MAL07050002AZPrescription (MAL-A)

GLUCOPHAGE XR 500 mg Tablet

Generic Molecule: Metformin HCI 500 mg Extended Release Tablet

ACTIVE & APPROVEDValid till: 6 May 2027
NPRA Official Regulatory Summary

GLUCOPHAGE XR 500 mg Tablet is a KKM-approved Prescription Medicine registered under MAL number MAL07050002AZ by MERCK SDN. BHD.. Its active ingredient is METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE 500 mg 0, manufactured by MERCK SANTE S.A.S..

Holder (PRH)
MERCK SDN. BHD.
Manufacturer
MERCK SANTE S.A.S.
First Registered
6 May 2022
Validity
6 May 2027

Prescription Required (Schedule Poison)

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Active Ingredients & Strength Formulation

1 Component
Active Substance / MoleculeDeclared Strength / DosageGeneric Directory
METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE500 mg 0Find Brands
Dosage values indicate declared active concentration per unit dose as registered with NPRA Malaysia.

Malaysian KKM Security Hologram Verification

FarmaChecker & Meditag™

By Malaysian Ministry of Health (KKM) regulation, all genuine registered pharmaceuticals, health supplements (MAL-N), and traditional products (MAL-T) distributed in Malaysia must feature an official tamper-evident security hologram sticker on the physical packaging.

1. Visual Tilt Check

Tilt the box under light to view the micro-engraved KKM coat of arms and multi-layer iridescent security patterns.

2. Match MAL Number

Ensure the printed MAL code matches MAL07050002AZ exactly on label and box.

3. FarmaChecker Scan

Scan using the official FarmaChecker app on iOS / Android to authenticate serial token with NPRA servers.

If the packaging lacks a security hologram or fails the FarmaChecker scan, do not consume and report to Cawangan Penguatkuasaan Farmasi (CPF KKM).
Frequently Asked Questions & Verification Details

Is GLUCOPHAGE XR 500 mg Tablet approved by KKM / NPRA?

Yes. GLUCOPHAGE XR 500 mg Tablet is actively registered with the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency under official registration number MAL07050002AZ with current status PRODUCT APPROVED. Registration was filed by MERCK SDN. BHD..

What are the active ingredients of GLUCOPHAGE XR 500 mg Tablet?

The declared active therapeutic components are: METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE 500 mg 0. Always follow dosage recommendations prescribed by a certified doctor or licensed pharmacist.

What are the registered generic alternatives in Malaysia?

In Malaysia, there are 44 registered brand formulations containing identical active ingredients (Metformin Hci). You can review them in the alternative brands section above or consult your community pharmacist for generic bioequivalent substitution.

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