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 Sitagen-M?
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
Renal or hepatic impairment, diabetic ketoacidosis or pre-coma, cardiac or respiratory failure, recent MI, acute alcohol intoxication, alcoholism
Important Warnings
Assess risk factors for lactic acidosis
Monitor renal function at least annually
Discontinue for 48 hours before and after surgery and measure renal function before resuming therapy, Elderly
Side Effects
Serious hyper sensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis and Stevens-Johnson syndrome (discontinue)nausealactic acidosis (discontinue)hypoglycaemiaconstipationheadachediarrhoeavomiting.
Drug Interactions
Alcohol
cimetidine
iodinated contrast agents
glucocorticoids
ACE inhibitors
potent CYP3A4 inhibitors
digoxin
insulin
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation
Not recommended.
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Between 15°C-30°C. Protect from Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 400.9
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 40.09 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 677.1
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 400.9
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