ML86 Pill — WHITE ROUND, 7mm — Pioglitazone
| Imprint | ML86 |
|---|---|
| Colour | WHITE |
| Shape | ROUND |
| Size | 7 |
| Strength | PIOGLITAZONE HYDROCHLORIDE 15 mg |
| Dosage form | Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited |
| NDC | 33342-054 |
| Schedule | — |
| Availability | Prescription only |
| Ingredients | PIOGLITAZONE HYDROCHLORIDE[PIOGLITAZONE] |
What does this imprint mean?
The imprint "ML86" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.
Active ingredient
Pioglitazone
Uses and warnings
BOXED WARNING: "CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE - Thiazolidinediones, including ACTOS, cause or exacerbate congestive heart failure in some patients." Patients should be observed for "signs and symptoms of heart failure (including excessive, rapid weight gain, dyspnea, and/or edema)," and "initiation of ACTOS in patients with established NYHA Class III or IV heart failure is contraindicated." Other key warnings include bladder cancer risk ("16/3656 (0.44%)" reports with pioglitazone vs. "5/3679 (0.14%)" without), increased bone fracture incidence in women (5.1% vs. 2.5% on placebo), and fluid retention that "may lead to or exacerbate heart failure."
ACTOS is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
How to identify this pill
- • Check the imprint matches exactly: "ML86".
- • Confirm the colour (WHITE) and shape (ROUND).
- • Compare the size (7) against a ruler if possible.
- • When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.
Similar-looking pills
SZ 343
WHITE ROUND · Ondansetron
SZ 343
WHITE ROUND · Ondansetron
W 904
WHITE ROUND · Captopril
E
WHITE ROUND · Acetaminophen
A 010
WHITE ROUND · Aripiprazole
242 2
WHITE ROUND · Lorazepam
N 9
WHITE ROUND · Benztropine
551
WHITE ROUND · Diclofenac
K3
WHITE ROUND · Promethazine
SG 322
WHITE ROUND · Lamotrigine
WW 771
WHITE ROUND · Isosorbide Dinitrate
239 IG
WHITE ROUND · Amlodipine
Other pills of Pioglitazone
32 H
WHITE ROUND · Pioglitazone
AP 25
RED ROUND · Pioglitazone
293 S
WHITE ROUND · Pioglitazone
AP 12
RED ROUND · Pioglitazone
AP 25
ORANGE ROUND · Pioglitazone
31 H
WHITE ROUND · Pioglitazone
1120
WHITE ROUND · Pioglitazone
SZ 468
WHITE OVAL · Pioglitazone
ACTOS 15
WHITE ROUND · Pioglitazone
AP 25
ORANGE ROUND · Pioglitazone
ML87
WHITE ROUND · Pioglitazone
TEVA 7271
WHITE ROUND · Pioglitazone
Official references
Source: FDA Structured Product Label via NLM Pillbox archive (retired 2021); source file 3f073771-cbe1-4575-9f4c-44a6e5c1f90d.xml