Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Metformin
Drug Class
Diabetes
Chemical Class
Biguanide
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
A10BA02
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Meteor?
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 233.97
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 100 · approved 23 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 100Rs 233.97
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Metformin, and what they are not.
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Glucophage
250Mg
Rs 23.1Rs 2.31/unit
Lowest price per unitBelow approved ceilingNo DRAP alerts
Neodipar
250mg
Rs 62.1
Below approved ceilingHoechst Pakistan Limited
Neodiparfilmcoated
250mg
Rs 240.65
Hoechst Pakistan Limited
Metscot
250mg
Rs 164.95 ceiling
No DRAP alertsSCOTMANN PHARMACEUTICALS
Metormin
250mg
Rs 228.81 ceiling
No DRAP alertsNAWAN LABORATORIES (PVT) LTD.
Hilomet
250mg
Rs 251.45 ceiling
HILTON PHARMA (PVT) LIMITED
Dowphage
250mg
Rs 101.61 ceiling
No DRAP alertsMartin Dow Limited
Metmin
250mg
Rs 89.25 ceiling
No DRAP alertsMAPLE PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD
MF
250mg
Rs 175.1 ceiling
No DRAP alertsScilife Pharma Private Limited
Diamet
250mg
Rs 116.99 ceiling
NABIQASIM INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD.
Biguanil
250mg
Rs 193.09 ceiling
No DRAP alertsPOPULAR CHEMICAL WORKS (PVT) LTD.
Exermet
250mg
Rs 175.1 ceiling
No DRAP alertsAspin Pharma
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