Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Gliclazide
Drug Class
Blood Glucose Lowering Drugs, Excluding Insulin
Chemical Class
Biguanide
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
A10BB09
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Glimin?
Uses
Metformin (HCl) is oral biguanide antidiabetic agent, introduced in 1950s. It reduces elevated blood glucose concentration in diabetic pa...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Biguanide
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antidiabetic Agent, Biguanide pharmacological group
Metformin is the derivative of Metformin (HCl). It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Biguanide. It belongs to Hypoglycemic pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antidiabetic Agent, Biguanide pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Metformin (HCl) is 165.62. Its pKa is 11.5.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
500 to 3000 mg — 12 hourly
Frequency may be increased upto 3times/day, if needed. Gradually increase upto 2-3 g/day.
2
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
Insulin-dependent diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, pre-coma and coma, severe renal or hepatic insufficiency, diabetic ketoacidosis, cardiac or respiratory failure, recent MI, administration of iodinated contrast materials
Discontinue for 48 hours before and after elective surgery
Important Warnings
Risk of lactic acidosis
discontinue immediately if metabolic acidosis suspected
Monitor renal function at least annually
Side Effects
HypoglycaemiaGI disturbancestaste disturbancerarely lactic acidosisabnormal liver function testshepatitisskin reactionsreduced B12 absorptions.
Drug Interactions
Miconazole
phenylbutazone
alcohol
insulin
acarbose
biguanides
beta-blockers
fluconazole
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation
Contraindicated or not recommended.
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Between 15°C-30°C. Protect from Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 368.96
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 30 · approved 23 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 30Rs 368.96
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Gliclazide, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
Neophage
500mg
Rs 16Rs 1.6/unit
Below approved ceilingABBOTT LABORATORIES (PAK) LTD
Glucophage
250Mg
Rs 23.1Rs 2.31/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsMartin Dow
Neodipar
500Mg
Rs 35.1Rs 3.51/unit
SANOFI-AVENTIS PAKISTAN LTD.
Meteor
500Mg
Rs 35.2Rs 3.52/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsASIAN CONTINENTAL
Glucophage
850mg
Rs 46.5Rs 4.65/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsMartin Dow
Kenaloginorabaseoint
Rs 50.18
No DRAP alertsGlaxo Smith Kline Pakistan Ltd
Glucophage
1g
Rs 52.9Rs 5.29/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsMartin Dow Marker
Xormet
500mg
Rs 53.5
No DRAP alertsHIGHNOON LABORATORIES LTD.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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