Glucophage
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
500 · 850 · 1000mg
Metformin 500mg, 850mg and 1000mg tablets, film-coated and prolonged-release, used in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. A biguanide.
From$0.25/ tabletView
Metformin
Metformin is a biguanide used for type 2 diabetes.
Glucovance
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
400/2.50 · 500/5mg
Metformin with glibenclamide as a film-coated tablet, used in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. A biguanide paired with a sulfonylurea.
From$0.44/ tabletView
Glucophage SR
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
500mg
Glucophage SR is metformin 500mg in a prolonged-release tablet for type 2 diabetes mellitus, releasing the biguanide slowly across the day.
From$0.74/ tabletView
Glucophage XR
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
1000mg
Glucophage XR is metformin at the 1000mg prolonged-release strength for type 2 diabetes mellitus, cutting glucose output from the liver.
From$1.36/ tabletView
Kombiglyze XR
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
5/500 · 5/1000mg
Kombiglyze XR pairs saxagliptin with metformin in a prolonged-release tablet for type 2 diabetes mellitus, a DPP-4 inhibitor alongside a biguanide.
From$4.84/ tabletView
Jentadueto
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
2.5/500mg
Linagliptin with metformin as a film-coated tablet, used in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. A DPP-4 inhibitor paired with a biguanide.
From$1.53/ tabletView
Key points
- It rarely causes low glucose alone but combinations can change that risk.
- Kidney function and acute illness determine lactic-acidosis risk.
- Deep rapid breathing, severe weakness or persistent vomiting needs urgent care.
Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.
Important safety checks
Kidney and liver function, alcohol, dehydration, contrast procedures and vitamin B12 require review.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent help for deep rapid breathing, severe weakness, confusion, persistent vomiting, severe abdominal pain or collapse.
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