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
What is Viglipm?
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, ketoacidosis or pre-coma, dehydration, severe infection, shock, cardiac or respiratory failure, recent MI, acute alcohol intoxication, alcoholism, patients above 75 years of age
Discontinue for 48hours before and after surgery
Important Warnings
Renal impairment, reduce dose to 50mg once daily if eGFR less than 50 ml/minute/1
73m2, elderly, monitor liver function before treatment and every 3 months for first year and periodically thereafter
Discontinue if patient develops jaundice or other signs of liver dysfunction
Side Effects
GI upsetlactic acidosis (discontinue)angioedemareduced Vit. B12 absorptionperipheral oedemaastheniadizzinessheadachetremorarthralgiaconstipationhypoglycaemiaRare: Hepatic dysfunctionupper respiratory tract infectionnasopharyngitis
Drug Interactions
Alcohol
cimetidine
iodinated contrast agents
corticosteroids
beta 2-agonists
diuretics
ACE inhibitors.
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 472.5
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 472.5
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Metformin, and what they are not.You pay Rs 211 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Viptin-Met
1000mg
Rs 261.24Rs 37.32/unit
Lowest price per unitSAMI PHARM (PVT) LTD.
Velon-M
1000Mg
Rs 532Rs 38/unit
No DRAP alertsGENIX PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED
Valiant-M
1000mg
Rs 433.2Rs 43.32/unit
No DRAP alertsFEROZSONS LABORATORIES
Vilget-M
1000Mg
Rs 319.2Rs 45.6/unit
GETZ PHARMA PAKISTAN
Galvus Met
1000Mg
Rs 3,240Rs 108/unit
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS
Ziabexm
1000mg
Rs 350
STANDPHARM
Vilcretplus
1000mg
Rs 375.62
No DRAP alertsBARRETT HODGSON
Vildomet
1000mg
Rs 396.06
HIGH - Q INTERNATIONAL
Galzamet
1000mg
Rs 399.98
No DRAP alertsC.C.L (Pvt) Ltd .
Viltinmet
1000mg
Rs 414.96
No DRAP alertsICI Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Galvectaplus
1000mg
Rs 439.18
PharmEvo Private Limited
Metliptin
1000mg
Rs 780.08
TABROS
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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