Prescription
Antidiabetic (combination of DPP-4 inhibitor and biguanide)
Vidagliptin; Metformin
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Vildagliptin/Metformin is a combination diabetes tablet that works in two ways — vildagliptin helps your body produce more insulin when blood sugar is high and reduces sugar made by the liver, while metformin helps your body respond better to insulin and reduces the amount of sugar your liver releases into your blood.
What is it used for?
Type 2 diabetes (sugar disease)especially when dietexerciseor metformin alone is not enough to control blood sugar levels
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.