Glucophage
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
500 · 850 · 1000mg
Formulated to target type 2 diabetes mellitus to alleviate hyperglycemia through improved insulin sensitivity.
From $0.25 / tablet View
Metformin
Metformin is a biguanide used for type 2 diabetes.
Glucovance
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
400/2.50 · 500/5mg
Designed to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus to support insulin sensitivity and blood glucose regulation.
From $0.44 / tablet View
Glucophage Sr
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
500mg
Indicated to manage blood glucose levels and formulated to support type 2 diabetes treatment.
From $0.74 / tablet View
Glucophage Xr
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
1000mg
Utilized to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus and indicated to support glucose control effectively for improved endocrine function.
From $1.36 / tablet View
Kombiglyze Xr
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
5/500 · 5/1000mg
Utilized to manage type 2 diabetes to support glycaemic control.
From $4.84 / tablet View
Jentadueto
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
2.5/500mg
Indicated to manage glycemic control in adults and developed to support blood glucose reduction in type 2 diabetes.
From $1.53 / tablet View
Key takeaways
- 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.
What metformin is used for
It may be used for Type 2 Diabetes.
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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