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Metformin Hydrochloride

Clinically reviewed by MedNext Clinical Team. Last reviewed 1 January 2026. See our editorial policy and correction policy.

21 known interactions
5 brand names

Indications

  • Type 2 diabetes mellitus [monotherapy or in combination with other antidiabetic drugs (including insulin)]
  • Type 2 diabetes mellitus [reduction in risk or delay of onset]
  • Type 1 diabetes mellitus [in combination with insulin in individuals with a BMI of 25 kg/m2or more (23 kg/m2or more

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Drug Interactions

Moderate interactions

21 drug interactions identified for Metformin Hydrochloride. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.

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Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available
🤱Breastfeeding guidance available
🫘Renal impairment guidance
🫁Hepatic impairment guidance
⚠️Requires renal dose adjustment

Cautions

hydrochloride General cautions: Risk factors for lactic acidosis Specific cautions: When used for type 1 diabetes mellitus in adults Recurrent lactic acidosis (in adults) Cautions, further information

Side Effects

Commonlacti
Rarelacti

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Brand Names

Glycomet(IN)Glucophage(IN, PK, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)+ 3 more in app
Mn

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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset

Last reviewed: 2026

Reviewer: MedNext Clinical Team

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