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Metformin Hydrochloride

A medicine that lowers blood sugar, used for type 2 diabetes and PCOS.

Clinical information

Common uses

  • type 2 diabetes
  • gestational diabetes
  • polycystic ovary syndrome symptoms
  • type 1 diabetes combined with insulin

Common side effects

  • feeling or being sick
  • diarrhoea
  • tummy pain
  • loss of appetite
  • taste changes

Cautions

  • lactic acidosis is rare but serious — get help fast
  • dehydration risk when ill with vomiting or diarrhoea
  • may be unsuitable with kidney, liver or heart failure
  • keep taking it — blood sugar rises if you stop

Interactions

  • diuretics (fluid tablets)
  • NSAIDs (ibuprofen, diclofenac)
  • some blood pressure medicines
  • alcohol — limit intake

Pregnancy: can be taken in pregnancy — check with a doctor first

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: NHS Medicines A–Z, nhs.uk/medicines/metformin (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations23

Brand nameDosage formStrengthImporterCategory
Bigomet 850Tablet ( Uncoated tablet )850 mg (IP)ADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt. LtdPOM
Bigomet-SR® 1000Tablet ( Sustained Released )1000mg (IP )ADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt. LtdPOM
Bigomet SR 500Tablet ( Sustained Released )500 mgauthorized importers after registration of the productPOM
Diabetmin 850mgTablet ( Film coated )850 mgHeart Land PharmacyPOM
Diabetmin (Hovid )Tablet ( Film coated )500 mgHeart Land PharmacyPOM
Diabetmin XR 500Tablet ( Extended Release )500 mgHeart Land PharmacyPOM
EmforminTablet ( Film coated )500 mgMeditime Pvt.LtdPOM
GlucophageTablet ( Film coated )850mgState Trading Organization PlcPOM
GlucophageTablet ( Film coated )500mgState Trading Organization PlcPOM
Glumet - forteTablet ( Film coated )850 mgDial Trade & Travels Pvt LtdPOM
Glumet XRTablet (Extended Release)750 mgDial Trade & Travels Pvt LtdPOM
Glumet XRTablet500mgDial Trade & Travels Pvt LtdPOM
GLUMIN XR 1000Tablet ( Extended Release )1000mgMazi ChemistPOM
GLUMIN XR 500Tablet ( Extended Release )500mgMazi ChemistPOM
GLYCIPHAGE®Tablet ( Uncoated Tablet )500mg ( IP )ADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt. LtdPOM
Glyciphage 850Tablet ( Uncoated )850 mgADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt. LtdPOM
Melmet - 1000 SRTablet ( Uncoated )1000 mg (BP)ADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt. LtdPOM
Melmet - 500Tablet ( Film coated )500mgADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt. LtdPOM
MetforminTablet850mgADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt. LtdPOM
Metformin HclTablet850 mg—POM
Metformin HclTablet250 mg—POM
Metformin Hcl BpTablet (SR)1000 mg—POM
Xmet™ 500 TabletsTablet ( Film coated )500 mg (BP )ADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt. LtdPOM
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