Source: Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (AU) Revision Year: 2022 Publisher: Alphapharm Pty Ltd trading as Viatris, Level 1, 30 The Bond, 30-34 Hickson Road, Millers Point NSW 2000, www.viatris.com.au, Phone: 1800 274 276
DIAFORMIN – Metformin hydrochloride.
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500 mg tablet: 15.65 mm x 7.25 mm, oblong, white, clear coated, tablet debossed “MF/1” on one side and blank on the other. 850 mg tablet: 12.5 mm normal convex, white, clear film-coated tablet, debossed “MF” over “2” on one side and “G” on the other. 1000 mg tablet: 19 mm x 10.5 mm, oval, film coated white tablet, debossed “MF/3” on one side and “G” on the other side. |
The tablets contain metformin hydrochloride as the active ingredient and are available in three strengths 500 mg, 850 mg and 1000 mg.
Excipients with known effect: trace quantities of sulfites.
For the full list of excipients, see Section 6.1 LIST OF EXCIPIENTS.
Metformin hydrochloride is a white, crystalline powder which is odourless or almost odourless and hygroscopic. It is freely soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol (96%), and practically insoluble in chloroform and in ether.
Chemical name: 1,1-dimethylbiguanide hydrochloride
Molecular formula: C4H11N5, HCl
Molecular weight: 165.6
CAS number: 1115-70-4
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
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| Metformin |
Metformin is a biguanide with antihyperglycaemic effects, lowering both basal and postprandial plasma glucose. It does not stimulate insulin secretion and therefore does not produce hypoglycaemia. |
| List of Excipients |
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The tablets contain the following excipients: povidone and magnesium stearate, and are film-coated with a proprietary coating ingredient, OPADRY complete film coating system 20C59060 Clear (ARTG PI No: 106044). |
DIAFORMIN 500: Aluminium/PVC Blister packs of 10 (sample) and 100 tablets.
DIAFORMIN: PP pails packs* of 22700 tablets and 4540 tablets.
DIAFORMIN 850: Aluminium/PVC Blister packs and HDPE bottles of 60 tablets.
DIAFORMIN 1000: Aluminium/PVC Blister packs of 10, 30, 60 and 90 tablets. PP pails packs* of 11380 tablets and 2276 tablets.
* Bulk pack for dose administration to aid Packers
Some strengths, pack sizes and/or pack types may not be marketed.
Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG)
AUST R 73806 – DIAFORMIN 500 metformin hydrochloride 500mg tablet blister pack.
AUST R 299825 – DIAFORMIN metformin hydrochloride 500 mg tablet bulk pack.
AUST R 73808 – DIAFORMIN 850 metformin hydrochloride 850mg tablet blister pack.
AUST R 73807 – DIAFORMIN 850 metformin hydrochloride 850mg tablet bottle.
AUST R 82207 – DIAFORMIN 1000 metformin hydrochloride 1000mg tablet blister pack.
AUST R 294057 – DIAFORMIN 1000 metformin 1000mg (as hydrochloride) tablet bulk pack.
Alphapharm Pty Ltd trading as Viatris, Level 1, 30 The Bond, 30-34 Hickson Road, Millers Point NSW 2000, www.viatris.com.au, Phone: 1800 274 276
05/04/2000 (DIAFORMIN)
05/04/2000 (DIAFORMIN 850)
23/08/2002 (DIAFORMIN 1000)
| Drug | Countries | |
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| DIAFORMIN | Australia, Brazil, Hong Kong, Turkey, South Africa |
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