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Glucophage, Farxiga, Glyxambi and Semaglutide are tablets for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Farxiga is used for heart failure as well. Each product has a different active ingredient or combination.

Medicines in the Diabetes Management category

Glucophage

Metformin

500 · 850 · 1000mg

Glucophage is metformin in film-coated tablets for diabetes mellitus. Several strengths and pack sizes are sold. You can compare the price per tablet across options.

FromUS$0.25/ tabletView

Farxiga

Dapagliflozin

5 · 10mg

Farxiga is dapagliflozin in film-coated tablets for diabetes mellitus and chronic heart failure. Multiple strengths and pack sizes are sold. Each option lists its price per tablet.

FromUS$0.27/ tabletView

Glyxambi

Linagliptin, Empagliflozin

25/5mg

Glyxambi combines linagliptin with empagliflozin in a film-coated tablet for diabetes mellitus. It comes in a single strength and multiple pack sizes. You see the price per tablet for each option.

FromUS$4.90/ tabletView

Semaglutide

Semaglutide

3 · 7 · 14mg

Semaglutide tablets are the generic-named twin of Rybelsus, an oral medicine for type 2 diabetes. You can choose from several strengths and pack sizes, each priced per tablet.

FromUS$15.72/ tabletView

Products

  • Glucophage: metformin, used for type 2 diabetes mellitus.
  • Farxiga: dapagliflozin, used for type 2 diabetes mellitus and heart failure.
  • Glyxambi: linagliptin and empagliflozin, used for type 2 diabetes mellitus.
  • Semaglutide: semaglutide, used for type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Checking what you order

A product’s name does not tell you its ingredient. Glucophage is metformin, Farxiga is dapagliflozin, and Glyxambi combines linagliptin with empagliflozin. The Semaglutide product contains semaglutide as its active ingredient. Strength is a separate choice from the product name. Glucophage is available as 500 mg, 850 mg and 1000 mg tablets. Farxiga comes as 5 mg and 10 mg tablets, Glyxambi as 25/5 mg tablets, and Semaglutide as 3 mg, 7 mg and 14 mg tablets. Several products are made in more than one strength, so check that the strength shown on the item you pick is the one you mean to order. Before ordering, check the form, ingredient, product name and strength. If you are unsure which product or strength suits you, or if anything is unclear, ask a pharmacist before you order. Orders are prepared by pharmacy partners in India and shipped to Malaysia in discreet packaging.

Further reading

FAQ

What are diabetes medicines for?

People take the diabetes medicines listed here for type 2 diabetes mellitus and heart failure. You'll find the conditions for each medicine on its own page.

What forms do diabetes medicines come in?

All of them come as tablets. Each product page shows its forms and strengths.

What diabetes medicines does MayChemist carry?

There are 4 diabetes medicines on MayChemist, made from 5 different active ingredients, among them metformin, dapagliflozin and linagliptin. Two to start with: Glucophage and Farxiga.

How much are diabetes medicines on MayChemist?

That depends on the medicine, the strength and the pack size. Every product page shows the price per tablet for each option, in ringgit by default or another currency you choose. Bigger packs usually work out cheaper per tablet.

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How do I choose between the diabetes medicines here?

Begin with the active ingredient; this range has 5 of them. Products with the same ingredient are the same medicine, so then compare strength, form and price per tablet. The details table on each product page covers uses, onset, side effects and interactions. If you take other medicines, are pregnant or live with a long-term condition, talk to a doctor or pharmacist first.

Do I get brand-name or generic diabetes medicines?

Generic or branded generic. We only supply those, never the original maker's packs. Names like Glucophage and Glyxambi tell you which medicine it is; what arrives is a generic with the same active ingredient and dose. Which brand you get depends on stock.

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Can I order diabetes medicines online in Malaysia?

Pick a product, strength and pack on MayChemist and check out. Our pharmacy partners send orders from India to Malaysia in plain, discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail can take up to 3 weeks.

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