Bactine (Lidocaine and Benzalkonium) and Pioglitazone and metformin

• Generic Name: benzalkonium chloride / lidocaine topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: A + D Cracked Skin Relief, Bactine, First Aid Antiseptic, GNP Mercuroclear, Medi-First/Lidocaine, SM First Aid Antiseptic, TGT First Aid Cleansing

• It is used to prevent skin infections.
• It is used to ease pain from skin irritations.
• It is used to treat minor cuts, scrapes, or burns.

• Generic Name: metformin / pioglitazone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Actoplus Met, Actoplus Met XR

Pioglitazone and metformin combination is used with proper diet and exercise to treat high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes. Pioglitazone works by helping your body use insulin better. Metformin reduces the absorption of sugar from the stomach, reduces the release of stored sugar from the liver, and helps your body use sugar better. Pioglitazone and metformin does not help patients who have insulin-dependent or type 1 diabetes.

Pioglitazone and metformin is available only with your doctor's prescription.