Metformin

Choice and Medication

Reliable and independent information on mental health medicines and mental health conditions

Patient information leaflet

Longer printable leaflet with more detailed information on the medicine from the company who makes it

NHS UK

More information about how the medicine treats mental health conditions and how to take it

Also known as

Gluocophage®
Metabet SR®
Glucient SR®
Sukkarto SR®
Meijumet®
Fortamet®
Jesacrin®
Riomet®
Axpinet®
Diagemet XL®
Glumetza®
Yaltormin SR®
Metex®
Metstrides XR®
Forminopl XR®

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Choice and Medication

Patient information leaflet

NHS UK

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