Metformin
(Glucophage®, Metformin hydrochloride)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets, Modified-Release Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
No
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
Licensed alternative formulations available and therefore crushing is not recommended.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Metformin hydrochloride
Usual formulation brand names
Glucophage®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes, some
Modified release
Yes, some
Film coated
Yes, some
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
-
Are specials or imports available?
-
Liquid strengths
500mg/5ml
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
Yes - some oral liquids, check manufacturers information
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Oral solution can be administered via a gastric, duodenal, and nasal feeding tube, that should be rinsed twice with 10 ml of water immediately after administration.
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