Galvus Met 50/850mg Tablet

Rx
Manufacturer Novartis
  • Fast Delivery
  • Muslim-Friendly
  • FDA Approved
  • Secure Payment
Save: RM46.17   25% OFF
🎟️ Available Vouchers
PAYDAY25
RM25 OFF
Min Spend RM500.00
Valid till: 2 Nov 2026
PAYDAY10
RM10 OFF
Min Spend RM200.00
Valid till: 2 Nov 2026

Click a voucher to copy the code. Automatically applied at checkout if conditions are met.

Prescription Required

Orders placed now will be queued. A doctor will contact you on the next working day for approval.
Have questions? Chat with us on WhatsApp
Dr. Mohd Izzat Amir Bin Awang
Reviewed byDr. Mohd Izzat Amir Bin AwangDoctor of Medicine (MD), University of Mansoura - Manchester
Dr. Adeline Carol Peters
Written byDr. Adeline Carol PetersBachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) — Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

Last updated:

Overview

Galvus Met 50/850mg Tablet is a prescription-only medicine (POM) presented as a tablet, with Vildagliptin / Metformin hydrochloride 50/850mg as its active ingredient content.

This page is limited to product, safety and handling information, in line with Malaysian rules on prescription medicine information for the public. Your prescriber or pharmacist is the right source for anything beyond that, together with the leaflet inside the pack.

Through DoctorOnCall, this product is supplied after an online consultation with a licensed doctor and a valid prescription, and it is checked by a registered pharmacist before dispensing. Take it exactly as prescribed, and speak to your doctor before stopping, changing the dose, or starting any other medicine alongside it.

Directions for Use

Take Galvus Met 50/850mg Tablet with meals (for example, morning and evening), as taking it with food reduces stomach upset associated with the metformin component. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush or chew it.

Dosage

Galvus Met 50/850mg Tablet is usually taken twice daily, with the exact dose determined by your doctor based on your current metformin dose, blood glucose control, and kidney function. Your doctor will individualise and periodically review your dose.

Storage Instructions

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.

Side Effects

Metformin

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Stomach discomfort or cramps
  • Metallic taste in the mouth
  • Loss of appetite
  • Weight loss (in some cases)

Vildagliptin

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Constipation
  • Upper respiratory tract infections
  • Joint pain (arthralgia)

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to vildagliptin, metformin, or any ingredient in this product
  • Moderate to severe kidney impairment
  • Acute conditions that increase the risk of lactic acidosis, such as dehydration, severe infection, or shock
  • Significant liver impairment
  • Conditions causing tissue hypoxia, such as decompensated heart failure or recent heart attack

Drug / Food Interactions

  • Iodinated contrast media used in imaging procedures may require temporarily stopping this medicine due to kidney-related risk
  • Alcohol, especially in excess, increases the risk of lactic acidosis with the metformin component
  • Other diabetes medicines (e.g. sulfonylureas, insulin) may increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) when combined
  • Certain diuretics, corticosteroids, or other drugs affecting blood glucose or kidney function may alter this medicine’s effect

Quick Tips

  • Take with meals to reduce stomach upset
  • Monitor your blood sugar as advised by your doctor
  • Inform any doctor or radiographer that you take this medicine before an imaging scan requiring contrast dye
  • Attend scheduled blood tests to monitor kidney function and blood glucose control

Ingredients / Active Ingredients

  • Vildagliptin / Metformin hydrochloride 50/850mg

Safety Advice

Metformin

Pregnancy

Use With Care

This medicine should be used cautiously during pregnancy. Monitoring may be required.

Breastfeeding

Generally Safe

This medicine is generally safe during breastfeeding with minimal risk to the infant.

Kidney

Use With Care

Use cautiously. Dose adjustment or monitoring may be required.

Liver

Use With Care

Use cautiously. Liver function monitoring may be required.

Alcohol

Use With Care

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with this medicine.

Driving

Use With Care

Use caution while driving until you know how this medicine affects you.

Vildagliptin

Pregnancy

Limited Data

Limited information is available regarding use during pregnancy. Use only if clearly needed.

Breastfeeding

Not Advisable

Generally not recommended while breastfeeding.

Kidney

Use With Care

Use cautiously. Dose adjustment or monitoring may be required.

Liver

Not Advisable

Not recommended in patients with liver disease.

Alcohol

Use With Care

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with this medicine.

Driving

Use With Care

Use caution while driving until you know how this medicine affects you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Product Specifications

BrandNovartis
ManufacturerNovartis
ClassificationPrescription medicine
Ingredients / Active IngredientsMetformin, Vildagliptin
Pack Size10s, 60s
Shelf LifeUse this product before the expiry date stated on the packaging. Do not use the medicine if the expiry date has passed.

Customer Reviews

Be the first to review this product.

Confirm Action
×

Are you sure?

Mixed cart not supported

×

We currently don't support mixed carts. Subscription items and normal items have to be checked out separately.

×

Pharmacist Screening

×

What condition or symptom are you treating with this medication?

*Please select the closest match. A pharmacist may call to verify your selection before dispensing.

Important Medical Information

💊 Recommended Dosage:

Galvus Met 50/850mg Tablet is usually taken twice daily, with the exact dose determined by your doctor based on your current metformin dose, blood glucose control, and kidney function. Your doctor will individualise and periodically review your dose.

🛑 Contraindications (Do not use if):
  • Known hypersensitivity to vildagliptin, metformin, or any ingredient in this product
  • Moderate to severe kidney impairment
  • Acute conditions that increase the risk of lactic acidosis, such as dehydration, severe infection, or shock
  • Significant liver impairment
  • Conditions causing tissue hypoxia, such as decompensated heart failure or recent heart attack
If you are unsure, please chat with us or consult your doctor.
⚠️ Common Side Effects:
Metformin:
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Stomach discomfort or cramps
  • Metallic taste in the mouth
  • Loss of appetite
  • Weight loss (in some cases)
Vildagliptin:
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Constipation
  • Upper respiratory tract infections
  • Joint pain (arthralgia)
Stop taking this medication immediately and consult your doctor if you experience severe allergic reactions or side effects.
IMPORTANT: Unsure? Chat with our pharmacists (Mon - Sat, 9:00am - 6:00pm) before buying.