MetFORMIN (Eqv-Glucophage XR)

Generic name: metformin [ met-FOR-min ]
Brand names: Fortamet, Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glumetza, MetFORMIN (Eqv-Fortamet), ... show all 9 brands MetFORMIN (Eqv-Glucophage XR), MetFORMIN (Eqv-Glumetza), Riomet, Riomet ER
Drug class:Non-sulfonylureas

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Mar 30, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is MetFORMIN (Eqv-Glucophage XR)?

MetFORMIN (Eqv-Glucophage XR) is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

MetFORMIN (Eqv-Glucophage XR) is sometimes used together with insulin or other medications, but MetFORMIN (Eqv-Glucophage XR) is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

MetFORMIN (Eqv-Glucophage XR) may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use MetFORMIN (Eqv-Glucophage XR) (Eqv-Glucophage XR) if you have severe kidney disease, metabolic acidosis, or diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment).

If you need to have any type of x-ray or CT scan using a dye that is injected into your veins, you may need to temporarily stop taking MetFORMIN (Eqv-Glucophage XR).

You may develop lactic acidosis, a dangerous bu