Actoplus Met (generic name: metformin / pioglitazone) is a combination antidiabetic medicine.

Actoplus Met contains 2 antidiabetic medicines, pioglitazone hydrochloride (sold under the trade name Actos) and metformin hydrochloride (sold under the trade name Glucophage).

Actoplus Met is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and provides better control of the disease than either of the 2 ingredients alone. It is usually used in patients who require additional glycemic control.

Recommendations

Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Take Actoplus Met exactly as directed.

Precautions

Tell your doctor before taking Actoplus Met, if:

you are allergic to any medicines;
you have any serious medical conditions;
you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Ingredients

Active ingredients: pioglitazone hydrochloride and metformin hydrochloride.