Glucophage XR
Glucophage XR is metformin at the 1000mg prolonged-release strength for type 2 diabetes mellitus, cutting glucose output from the liver.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000mg | 30 tablets | $76.50 | $2.55 |
| 1000mg | 60 tablets | $102.00 | $1.70 |
| 1000mg | 90 tablets | $144.90 | $1.61 |
| 1000mg | 120 tablets | $178.80 | $1.49 |
| 1000mg | 180 tablets | $244.80 | $1.36 |
- Category
- Diabetes Management
- Active ingredient
- Metformin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Prolonged-release tablet
- Strengths
- 1000mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Glucophage XR on your behalf.
- Condition
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Alternative names
- Glucophage SR; Glucophage; Glycomet
- Therapeutic class
- Biguanide Antidiabetic
- Pharmacological class
- Biguanide
- Contraindications
- diabetic ketoacidosis; severe renal impairment; hypersensitivity to metformin
- Minor side effects
- nausea; vomiting; diarrhoea; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
- metallic taste; decreased vitamin B12 absorption
- Serious side effects
- lactic acidosis, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Prolonged-release tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Merck KGaA
- Onset time
- 4–8 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Drug interactions
- alcohol; iodinated contrast media
- Age restrictions
- Use in children over 10 years only if prescribed.
Precautions and warnings
monitor blood glucose regularly; risk of lactic acidosis if kidney function is compromised; discontinue before major surgery
Patient summary
Glucophage XR is metformin at the 1000mg prolonged-release strength for type 2 diabetes mellitus, cutting glucose output from the liver.
Mechanism of action
Metformin works by reducing glucose production by the liver, decreasing intestinal glucose absorption, and increasing insulin sensitivity to improve peripheral glucose uptake and utilisation.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Standard treatment for gestational diabetes, usually discussed with a specialist. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
Glucophage XR features Metformin as its active ingredient, a common option for managing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. This medication is also sold under brand names such as Glucophage SR, Glucophage and Glycomet. It is supplied as a 1000mg tablet to assist patients in maintaining long-term blood sugar control.
Buying Glucophage XR online
For expats and people travelling across Asia who may be far from a well stocked medical shop, ordering online provides consistent and cost-effective access to essential daily care.
What you will receive
Glucophage XR is the originator brand name, made by Merck KGaA. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Merck KGaA and do not ship the original Glucophage XR.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Metformin) at the same dose, mostly recognised branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.