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Regulatory · United States
Marketing authorisation
FDA — authorised 16 March 2018
Application: ANDA209313
Marketing authorisation holder: GRANULES
Indication: Labeling
Status: approved
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Safety signals — FAERS
Adverse reaction reports describe suspected side effects. A report does not mean the drug caused the event — co-medications, underlying disease and coincidence all contribute.
Window: 20 April 2025 – 20 April 2026
Total reports: 885
Most-reported reactions
Diarrhoea — 122 reports (13.79%) Nausea — 117 reports (13.22%) Fatigue — 109 reports (12.32%) Blood Glucose Increased — 103 reports (11.64%) Headache — 94 reports (10.62%) Drug Ineffective — 84 reports (9.49%) Dizziness — 73 reports (8.25%) Pain — 66 reports (7.46%) Dyspnoea — 61 reports (6.89%) Vomiting — 56 reports (6.33%)
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Metformin ER in other countries
Same drug, different regulators. Each page below lists the local marketing authorisation, HTA position, pricing, and adverse-event data.
Frequently asked questions
Is Metformin ER approved in United States?
Yes. FDA authorised it on 16 March 2018.
Who is the marketing authorisation holder for Metformin ER in United States?
GRANULES holds the US marketing authorisation.