Actoplus Met and DermacinRx Lexitral PharmaPak topical

• Generic Name: metformin / pioglitazone
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Actoplus Met, Actoplus Met XR

Actoplus Met contains a combination of metformin and pioglitazone, two oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels.

Actoplus Met is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus who do not use daily insulin injections.

Actoplus Met is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

• Generic Name: capsaicin / diclofenac topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  DermacinRx Lexitral PharmaPak, Diclotral Pak, Diclofex DC Therapy Pack

Capsaicin is the active ingredient in chili peppers that makes them hot. Capsaicin is used in medicated creams and lotions to relieve muscle or joint pain.

Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation.

DermacinRx Lexitral PharmaPak (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat joint pain, stiffness, and swelling caused by osteoarthritis of the knees. DermacinRx Lexitral PharmaPak may not be effective in treating arthritis pain elsewhere in the body.

DermacinRx Lexitral PharmaPak may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.