Medicine guide

Glucophage 500

As listed in the register: Glucophage 500, Filmtabletten

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  • Prescription only
  • Digestion, stomach, diabetes and nutrition
Active substance
Metforminum
Made by
Merck (Schweiz) AG

Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.

What it is for

  • Orales Antidiabetikum

From the official label · 2026-09-30 · Swissmedic

Same active substance, strength and form in other countries

Matched on active substance, strength and kind of form only. This is not a statement that the products are equivalent or interchangeable: other ingredients, release and approved uses can differ — ask a pharmacist before swapping.

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BulgariaNo exact match for this strength and form

SpainNo exact match for this strength and form

CanadaNo exact match for this strength and form

NetherlandsNo exact match for this strength and form

Details

Made byMerck (Schweiz) AG
Active substanceMetforminum
Used inDigestion, stomach, diabetes and nutrition
ClassificationA10BA02 · Digestion, stomach, diabetes and nutrition
Dispensing (as stated by the register)Abgabekategorie B
Name in the registerGlucophage 500, Filmtabletten
Packs50 Tablette(n)
Zulassungsnummer26061
Dosisstärke1

Source: Zugelassene Packungen Humanarzneimittel · 2026-09-30 · not reviewed by a clinician

Quelle: Swissmedic. The publisher’s terms do not grant reproduction, so text is shortened and linked. Publisher’s terms.

Same active substance

These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.