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)
Manufacturer: BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB
Approval date: March 3, 1995
Strength(s): 500MG [AB], 850MG [AB]
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
Manufacturer: ALKEM
Approval date: November 1, 2010
Strength(s): 1GM [AB], 500MG [AB], 850MG [AB]
Manufacturer: ALPHAPHARM
Approval date: January 29, 2002
Strength(s): 1GM [AB], 500MG [AB], 850MG [AB]
Manufacturer: ALVOGEN
Approval date: January 24, 2002
Strength(s): 1GM [AB], 500MG [AB], 850MG [AB]
Manufacturer: AMNEAL PHARMS NY
Approval date: June 5, 2006
Strength(s): 1GM [AB], 500MG [AB], 850MG [AB]
Manufacturer: APOTEX
Approval date: April 23, 2002
Strength(s): 1GM [AB], 500MG [AB], 850MG [AB]
Manufacturer: APOTEX
Approval date: December 7, 2011
Strength(s): 1GM [AB], 500MG [AB], 850MG [AB]
Manufacturer: AUROBINDO
Approval date: January 14, 2005
Strength(s): 1GM [AB], 500MG [AB], 850MG [AB]
Manufacturer: CARACO
Approval date: January 29, 2002
Strength(s): 1GM [AB], 500MG [AB], 850MG [AB]
Manufacturer: DR REDDYS LABS INC
Approval date: August 23, 2006
Strength(s): 1GM [AB], 500MG [AB], 850MG [AB]
Manufacturer: GLENMARK GENERICS
Approval date: May 23, 2008
Strength(s): 1GM [AB], 500MG [AB], 850MG [AB]
Manufacturer: GRANULES INDIA
Approval date: April 22, 2010
Strength(s): 1GM [AB], 500MG [AB], 850MG [AB]
Manufacturer: INDICUS PHARMA
Approval date: November 25, 2008
Strength(s): 1GM [AB], 500MG [AB], 850MG [AB]
Manufacturer: IVAX SUB TEVA PHARMS
Approval date: January 24, 2002
Strength(s): 1GM [AB], 500MG [AB], 850MG [AB]
Manufacturer: MUTUAL PHARMA
Approval date: February 21, 2002
Strength(s): 1GM [AB], 500MG [AB], 850MG [AB]
Manufacturer: MYLAN
Approval date: January 24, 2002
Strength(s): 1GM [AB], 500MG [AB], 850MG [AB]
Manufacturer: MYLAN
Approval date: January 25, 2002
Strength(s): 1GM [AB], 500MG [AB], 850MG [AB]
Manufacturer: PROVIDENT PHARM
Approval date: July 28, 2006
Strength(s): 1GM [AB], 500MG [AB], 850MG [AB]
Manufacturer: SANDOZ
Approval date: January 25, 2002
Strength(s): 1GM [AB], 1GM [AB], 500MG [AB], 500MG [AB], 850MG [AB], 850MG [AB]
Manufacturer: TEVA
Approval date: January 25, 2002
Strength(s): 500MG [AB], 850MG [AB]
Manufacturer: TEVA
Approval date: November 5, 2002
Strength(s): 1GM [AB]
Manufacturer: TORRENT PHARMS
Approval date: January 24, 2007
Strength(s): 1GM [AB], 500MG [AB], 850MG [AB]
Manufacturer: WATSON LABS
Approval date: January 24, 2002
Strength(s): 1GM [AB], 500MG [AB], 850MG [AB]
Manufacturer: WATSON LABS FLORIDA
Approval date: January 25, 2002
Strength(s): 1GM [AB], 500MG [AB], 850MG [AB]
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)
