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Follow Following Unfollow Pending Disabled. A Stacy Wiegman, PharmD , Pharmacy, answered. Yes, metformin is a generic version of brand names Glucophage, Fortamet, Glumetza and Riomet. It is also one of the ingredients in the following combination medications: Actoplus Met, Actoplus Met XR, Avandamet, Glucovance, Glumetza, Janumet, Metaglip, Prandimet, glipizide-metformin, glucophage-metformin and others.
Glucophage is available in two forms: regular tablets and extended-release tablets called Glucophage XR. There are also generic versions of Glucophage that are available in a variety of strengths. Glucophage should be taken by mouth, usually twice a day with food.