Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Metformin
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
A10BA02
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
Metformin is an FDA-approved antidiabetic agent that manages high blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes patients. It reduces glucose abso...
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
Scraped Dose
Take metformin exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your
Safety Alerts
Acute metabolic acidosis or pre-coma, hepatic or severe renal (GFR<30ml/min) impairment
Acute conditions predisposing to renal impairment, cardiac or respiratory failure, recent MI, alcoholism, pregnancy, lactation, and elderly (above 75yrs)
Important Warnings
Iodinated contrast materials, discontinue for 48 hrs before and after elective surgery, cardiac disorders, assess risk factors and discontinue immediately if metabolic acidosis suspected
Monitor renal function at least annually
Side Effects
Reports of altered LFTshepatitisGI upsettaste disturbanceskin reactionsreduced B12 absorptionsabnormal liver function testsrarely lactic acidosis.
Drug Interactions
Alcohol
iodinated contrast agents
diuretics
corticosteroids
ACE inhibitors
NSAIDs
inhibitors of OCT1 & OCT2.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated or not recommended.
Lactation
Contraindicated or not recommended.
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Between 15°C-30°C. Protect from Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 239
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 239
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Metformin, and what they are not.You pay Rs 159 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Xormet
1000mg
Rs 80.5
No DRAP alertsHIGHNOON LABORATORIES LTD.
Neodiparfilmcoated
1000mg
Rs 160.4
Hoechst Pakistan Limited
Dowphageer
1000mg
Rs 194.07
No DRAP alertsMartin Dow Limited
Glucophage XR
1000mg
Rs 697.86 ceiling
No DRAP alertsMartin Dow Marker Limited
Neodipar
1000mg
Rs 62.1
Below approved ceilingHoechst Pakistan Limited
Metscot
1000mg
Rs 109.1 ceiling
No DRAP alertsSCOTMANN PHARMACEUTICALS
Glymo XR
1000mg
Rs 190.83 ceiling
SAMI PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Metscot XR
1000mg
Rs 137.32 ceiling
No DRAP alertsSCOTMANN PHARMACEUTICALS
Hilomet
1000mg
Rs 474.66 ceiling
HILTON PHARMA (PVT) LIMITED
Metwil-XR
1000mg
Rs 283.32 ceiling
Wilson's Pharmaceuticals
Himet
1000mg
Rs 171.63 ceiling
No DRAP alertsHIMONT PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Jormia
1000mg
Rs 133.15 ceiling
No DRAP alertsAGP Limited
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