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 35.2
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 3.52 per unit
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 50Rs 194.06
ServaidRs 95
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 35.2
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Metformin, and what they are not.You pay Rs 19 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Neophage
500mg
Rs 16Rs 1.6/unit
Lowest price per unitBelow approved ceilingABBOTT LABORATORIES (PAK) LTD
Neodipar
500Mg
Rs 35.1Rs 3.51/unit
SANOFI-AVENTIS PAKISTAN LTD.
Glucophage
500Mg
Rs 200.5Rs 4.01/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsMartin Dow Marker
Glucophage-Xr
500Mg
Rs 94.4Rs 9.44/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsMartin Dow
Xormet
500mg
Rs 53.5
No DRAP alertsHIGHNOON LABORATORIES LTD.
Citazest
500mg
Rs 74.37
No DRAP alertsEPHARM LABORATORIES
Regain
500mg
Rs 90
Werrick Pharmaceuticals Pakistan
Diametereachfilmcoated
500mg
Rs 133.13
No DRAP alertsCCL Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
Diabescotxr
500mg
Rs 137.45
No DRAP alertsSCOTMANN PHARMACEUTICALS
Metforminhcleach
500mg
Rs 149.92
No DRAP alertsLahore Chemical and Pharmaceutical Works Pvt. Ltd.
Glyform
500mg
Rs 153.41
WILSHIRE LABORATORIES (PVT) LTD.
Neodiparfilmcoated
500mg
Rs 194.08
Hoechst Pakistan Limited
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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