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Is AMRYL MP2 A Substitute For AMRYL2 And Pioglar ?

I am a diabetic. Specialist prescribed among others AMRYL MP2 but dispensing chemist supplied AMRYL2 and PIOGLITAZONE (Brand Name Pioglar 30 - to be taken as 1/2 dose. Is the chemist is right?
Sat, 26 Feb 2011
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thanks for choosing health care magic.Go back to chemist and ask him to supply only that is prescribed.any prescription written by doctor the chemist needs to supply that only ,if does not have it purchase if from other place.Substitution is dangerous for any patient.1/2 tablet portions may not be same size and can lead to incorrect dosing.
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Is AMRYL MP2 A Substitute For AMRYL2 And Pioglar ?

thanks for choosing health care magic.Go back to chemist and ask him to supply only that is prescribed.any prescription written by doctor the chemist needs to supply that only ,if does not have it purchase if from other place.Substitution is dangerous for any patient.1/2 tablet portions may not be same size and can lead to incorrect dosing.