Generic (active ingredient)Registered with DGDA
Metformin Hydrochloride: brands in Bangladesh
The DGDA registry lists 250 registered products with the generic Metformin Hydrochloride, under 150 brand names from 112 companies.
Dosage forms: Tablet, Solution. Strengths: 1 gm, 17 gm/100 mL, 500 mg, 500 mg/5 mL, 750 mg, 850 mg.
Registered Metformin Hydrochloride products
Grouped by strength and dosage form. For information only; this is not a recommendation to substitute one product for another.
500 mg · Tablet (101 products)
850 mg · Tablet (99 products)
1 gm · XR Tablet (17 products)
| Brand | Company | DAR no. |
|---|---|---|
| Belmet XR 1000 | Belsen Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 069-0089-015 |
| Comet | Square Pharmaceuticals PLC | 012-0754-015 |
| Daomin | The ACME Laboratories Ltd. | 036-0612-015 |
| Exformin 1000 | Sun Pharmaceutical (Bangladesh) Ltd. | 334-0152-015 |
| Formet 1 gm XR | Biopharma Ltd. | 064-0378-015 |
| Glunor OD 1 G Extended Release | Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 308-0843-015 |
| Informet LA 1000 | Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 186-0814-015 |
| Meglu-ER 1000 | Unimed Unihealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 225-0229-015 |
| Met | Opsonin Pharma Limited | 025-0713-015 |
| METARIN 1000 XR TABLET | Popular Pharmaceuticals PLC | 336-0728-015 |
| Metfar SR | The White Horse Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 214-0108-015 |
| Metfo | Pacific Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 160-0165-015 |
| Metform | Advanced Chemical Industries PLC. | 005-0574-015 |
| Nobesit XR | Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 116-0901-015 |
| Oramet SR | Drug International Ltd. | 210-0547-015 |
| Radimet XR 1000 mg | Radiant Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 052-0134-015 |
| SB-Met XR 1000 | Sunman-Birdem Pharma Ltd. | 391-0026-015 |
500 mg · XR Tablet (20 products)
| Brand | Company | DAR no. |
|---|---|---|
| Belmet XR | Belsen Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 069-0090-015 |
| Bigmet 500 XR | Renata PLC | 002-0784-015 |
| Comet XR | Square Formulations Ltd. | 372-0085-015 |
| Daomin | The ACME Laboratories Ltd. | 036-0702-015 |
| Diablo XR | DBL Pharmaceuticals Limited | 403-0071-015 |
| Exofrmin | Sun Pharmaceutical (Bangladesh) Ltd. | — |
| Formet XR | Biopharma Ltd. | 064-0356-015 |
| Glunor OD 500 Extended Release | Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 308-0842-015 |
| Insimet XR | Ibn Sina Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd. | 239-0358-015 |
| Lowmet 500 XR | Novo Healthcare and Pharma Ltd. | 335-0204-015 |
| M-Fort XR | Albion Laboratories Ltd. | 096-0215-015 |
| Meforin | Jenphar Bangladesh Ltd. | 351-0037-015 |
| Meglu-ER | Unimed Unihealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 225-0163-015 |
| Met | Opsonin Pharma Limited | 025-0715-015 |
| METARIN 500 XR TABLET | Popular Pharmaceuticals PLC | 336-0727-015 |
| Metform | Advanced Chemical Industries PLC. | 005-0789-015 |
| Metle | Apex Pharma Ltd. | 170-0271-015 |
| Oramet | Drug International Ltd. | 400-0040-015 |
| Radimet XR | Radiant Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 052-0133-015 |
| SB-Met XR | Sunman-Birdem Pharma Ltd. | 391-0025-015 |
750 mg · XR Tablet (9 products)
| Brand | Company | DAR no. |
|---|---|---|
| Comet | Square Pharmaceuticals PLC | 012-0876-015 |
| Formet XR | Biopharma Ltd. | 064-0390-015 |
| Glucomet | Aristopharma Limited | 143-0263-015 |
| Informet LA | Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 186-0813-015 |
| Meglu | Unimed Unihealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 225-0164-015 |
| Met | Opsonin Pharma Limited | 025-0714-015 |
| Metfo | Pacific Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 160-0192-015 |
| Metsa XR | Synovia Pharma PLC. | 003-0466-015 |
| Nobesit | Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 116-0244-015 |
17 gm/100 mL · Oral Solution (1 product)
| Brand | Company | DAR no. |
|---|---|---|
| Meglu | Unimed Unihealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 225-0766-015 |
500 mg/5 mL · Oral Solution (3 products)
| Brand | Company | DAR no. |
|---|---|---|
| Comet | Square Pharmaceuticals PLC | 012-0753-015 |
| Glunor | Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 308-0206-015 |
| Preform | Apex Pharma Ltd. | 170-0137-015 |
Dosage forms available
Each link lists all registered medicines in that dosage form.
Top companies for Metformin Hydrochloride
Companies with the most registered Metformin Hydrochloride products.
- Unimed Unihealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.6 products
- Biopharma Ltd.5 products
- Drug International Ltd.5 products
- Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.5 products
- Opsonin Pharma Limited5 products
- Renata PLC5 products
- Square Pharmaceuticals PLC5 products
- Advanced Chemical Industries PLC.4 products
- Apex Pharma Ltd.4 products
- Belsen Pharmaceuticals Ltd.4 products
Related generics
Combinations containing Metformin Hydrochloride
- Linagliptin + Metformin Hydrochloride(96 products)
- Empagliflozin + Metformin Hydrochloride(82 products)
- Metformin Hydrochloride + Sitagliptin(65 products)
- Metformin Hydrochloride + Vildagliptin(48 products)
- Metformin Hydrochloride + Pioglitazone(27 products)
- Glipizide + Metformin Hydrochloride(20 products)
- Glimepiride + Metformin Hydrochloride(15 products)
- Metformin Hydrochloride + Rosiglitazone(6 products)
Frequently asked questions
How many Metformin Hydrochloride brands are registered in Bangladesh?
The DGDA registry data used on this site lists 250 registered products with the generic Metformin Hydrochloride, under 150 brand names from 112 companies.
In which dosage forms and strengths is Metformin Hydrochloride registered?
Dosage forms: Tablet, Solution. Strengths: 1 gm, 17 gm/100 mL, 500 mg, 500 mg/5 mL, 750 mg, 850 mg.
Which companies have the most registered Metformin Hydrochloride products?
Unimed Unihealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (6 products), Biopharma Ltd. (5 products), Drug International Ltd. (5 products).
Can one Metformin Hydrochloride brand be used instead of another?
This page lists registered products for information only. It is not a recommendation to substitute one product for another. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before changing any medicine.
About this data
Source: DGDA Registered Drug Products (Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA), via DGHS national terminology server), retrieved 4 Oct 2026. “Registered” means the product appears in the official registry; it does not confirm current availability or price. Prices are not shown because no verified price source exists yet.
This site provides general medicine and price information only. It is not medical advice. Do not start, stop or change any medicine without consulting a qualified healthcare professional.