Glucophage

See also: Generic Glucophage XR

Glucophage is a brand name of metformin, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

GLUCOPHAGE (metformin hydrochloride - tablet; oral)

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  Manufacturer: BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB
  
  Approval date: March 3, 1995
  
  Strength(s): 500MG ^[AB], 850MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB
  
  Approval date: November 5, 1998
  
  Strength(s): 1GM ^[RLD][AB]

Has a generic version of Glucophage been approved?

Yes. The following products are equivalent to Glucophage:

metformin hydrochloride tablet; oral

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  Manufacturer: ALKEM
  
  Approval date: November 1, 2010
  
  Strength(s): 1GM ^[AB], 500MG ^[AB], 850MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: ALPHAPHARM
  
  Approval date: January 29, 2002
  
  Strength(s): 1GM ^[AB], 500MG ^[AB], 850MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: ALVOGEN
  
  Approval date: January 24, 2002
  
  Strength(s): 1GM ^[AB], 500MG ^[AB], 850MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: AMNEAL PHARMS NY
  
  Approval date: June 5, 2006
  
  Strength(s): 1GM ^[AB], 500MG ^[AB], 850MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: APOTEX
  
  Approval date: April 23, 2002
  
  Strength(s): 1GM ^[AB], 500MG ^[AB], 850MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: APOTEX
  
  Approval date: December 7, 2011
  
  Strength(s): 1GM ^[AB], 500MG ^[AB], 850MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: AUROBINDO
  
  Approval date: January 14, 2005
  
  Strength(s): 1GM ^[AB], 500MG ^[AB], 850MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: CARACO
  
  Approval date: January 29, 2002
  
  Strength(s): 1GM ^[AB], 500MG ^[AB], 850MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: DR REDDYS LABS INC
  
  Approval date: August 23, 2006
  
  Strength(s): 1GM ^[AB], 500MG ^[AB], 850MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: GLENMARK GENERICS
  
  Approval date: May 23, 2008
  
  Strength(s): 1GM ^[AB], 500MG ^[AB], 850MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: GRANULES INDIA
  
  Approval date: April 22, 2010
  
  Strength(s): 1GM ^[AB], 500MG ^[AB], 850MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: INDICUS PHARMA
  
  Approval date: November 25, 2008
  
  Strength(s): 1GM ^[AB], 500MG ^[AB], 850MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: IVAX SUB TEVA PHARMS
  
  Approval date: January 24, 2002
  
  Strength(s): 1GM ^[AB], 500MG ^[AB], 850MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: MUTUAL PHARMA
  
  Approval date: February 21, 2002
  
  Strength(s): 1GM ^[AB], 500MG ^[AB], 850MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: MYLAN
  
  Approval date: January 24, 2002
  
  Strength(s): 1GM ^[AB], 500MG ^[AB], 850MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: MYLAN
  
  Approval date: January 25, 2002
  
  Strength(s): 1GM ^[AB], 500MG ^[AB], 850MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: PROVIDENT PHARM
  
  Approval date: July 28, 2006
  
  Strength(s): 1GM ^[AB], 500MG ^[AB], 850MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: SANDOZ
  
  Approval date: January 25, 2002
  
  Strength(s): 1GM ^[AB], 1GM ^[AB], 500MG ^[AB], 500MG ^[AB], 850MG ^[AB], 850MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: TEVA
  
  Approval date: January 25, 2002
  
  Strength(s): 500MG ^[AB], 850MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: TEVA
  
  Approval date: November 5, 2002
  
  Strength(s): 1GM ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: TORRENT PHARMS
  
  Approval date: January 24, 2007
  
  Strength(s): 1GM ^[AB], 500MG ^[AB], 850MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: WATSON LABS
  
  Approval date: January 24, 2002
  
  Strength(s): 1GM ^[AB], 500MG ^[AB], 850MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: WATSON LABS FLORIDA
  
  Approval date: January 25, 2002
  
  Strength(s): 1GM ^[AB], 500MG ^[AB], 850MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: ZYDUS PHARMS USA
  
  Approval date: April 18, 2005
  
  Strength(s): 1GM ^[AB], 500MG ^[AB], 850MG ^[AB]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Glucophage. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

There are no current U.S. patents associated with Glucophage.

See also...

• Glucophage Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Glucophage Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Glucophage Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Glucophage Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Metformin Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Metformin Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Metformin Extended-Release Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Metformin Solution Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Metformin Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Metformin Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Metformin Hydrochloride AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)