Riomet

Riomet is a brand name of metformin, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

RIOMET (metformin hydrochloride - solution; oral)

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  Manufacturer: RANBAXY
  
  Approval date: September 11, 2003
  
  Strength(s): 500MG/5ML ^[RLD]

Has a generic version of Riomet been approved?

No. There is currently no therapeutically equivalent version of Riomet available.

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Riomet. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

Patents are granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at any time during a drug's development and may include a wide range of claims.

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  Liquid formulation of metformin
  Patent 6,890,957
  Issued: May 10, 2005
  Inventor(s): Chandran; Ravi & Gogia; Ashish
  Assignee(s): Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited
  The present invention is directed to a liquid formulation of metformin or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The liquid pharmaceutical composition comprises a therapeutically effective amount of metformin or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt, in a liquid carrier, which may also include a sweetener that does not increase the blood glucose level of a subject after ingestion thereof. In one embodiment, it may also include alkyl hydroxyethylcellulose, and/or a polyhydroxy alcohol. In another embodiment, the carrier may contain a sweetener, mineral acid, and bicarbonate salt maintained at a pH of 4.0 to 9.0. It is useful for treating hyperglycemia and diabetes.
  
  Patent expiration dates:
  
  
  • September 14, 2023
    
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See also...

• Riomet Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Riomet Solution Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Riomet Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Riomet Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Metformin Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Metformin Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Metformin Extended-Release Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Metformin Solution Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Metformin Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Metformin Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Metformin Hydrochloride AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)