- Available in Thailand
- YesGalvus is registered in Thailand
- Active ingredient
- MetforminBiguanide
- Prescription
- Depends on the productDifferent Thai products with this ingredient have different legal classes. See the table below.
- Controlled substance
- NoNot narcotic or psychotropic
- Bringing it in
- AllowedTraveller rules
Source: Thai FDA official records · Last checked
What is Galvus?
Galvus is a brand of metformin sold in Thailand. Metformin is a biguanide used for type 2 diabetes. It is registered with the Thai FDA in 50 mg, 50mg as film-coated tablet, and the Thai licence holder is บริษัท โนวาร์ตีส (ประเทศไทย) จำกัด. Brand names differ between countries, so outside Thailand ask for metformin by name.
Is Galvus available in Thailand?
Yes. Galvus is registered with the Thai FDA. We found 4 active registrations (50 mg, 50mg), held by บริษัท โนวาร์ตีส (ประเทศไทย) จำกัด. Registration means the product is licensed for sale in Thailand. It does not guarantee that a particular pharmacy has it in stock.
Thai FDA registered products: Galvus
4 active registrations on the Thai FDA medicine register. Select a registration number to open the official record.
Registrations
| Product | Form | Legal class | Registration no. |
|---|---|---|---|
| GALVUS MET (50 MG/500 MG)- | film - coated tablet | Prescription | 2C 37/54 (NC) |
| GALVUS MET (50 MG/1000 MG)- | film - coated tablet | Pharmacist | 2C 24/55 (N) |
| GALVUS MET (50MG/850 MG)- | film - coated tablet | Prescription | 2C 12/52 (NC) |
| GALVUS MET (50MG/1000MG)- | film - coated tablet | Prescription | 2C 13/52 (NC) |
Do I need a prescription for Galvus in Thailand?
It depends on the product. Some Thai metformin products are specially controlled drugs (prescription only) and others are dangerous drugs (pharmacist only, no prescription needed). Check the legal class of each product in the table below.
Can I bring Galvus into Thailand?
Allowed
Allowed for personal use: up to 30 days’ supply
- Bring no more than 30 days’ supply for your own use.
- Keep it in the original container.
- Carry your prescription or a doctor’s letter.
- Medicines cannot be posted or shipped to you in Thailand. The 30-day allowance applies to medicines you carry.
Legal basis: Drugs Act B.E. 2510 (1967), section 13(4). Thai FDA: FAQs on medicines (Drugs Act B.E. 2510, s.13(4))
Is Galvus a narcotic or controlled substance in Thailand?
No. Galvus (metformin) is not a narcotic or psychotropic substance in Thailand. On the Thai FDA list it appears in the “others” group. The ordinary medicine rules apply.
Other metformin products in Thailand
These contain the same active ingredient as Galvus. They are not necessarily interchangeable: strength, form and approved uses can differ, so talk to your doctor before switching.
Thai brand names for metformin
- Actosmet
- Advamet
- Aformin
- Amaryl
- Ammiformin
- Buformin
- Cadiglip
- Dagliva
- Deson
- Diaformin
- Diaslim
- Dm-Min
- Formin
- Formon
- Glizid-M
- Glucino
- Gluco
- Glucoformin
- Glucoles
- Glucoloc
- Glucolyte
- Gluconase
- Glucono
- Glucophage
and 34 more.
See every metformin product in Thailand → · Thai brand names A–Z
Sources
- Thai FDA medicine register (ระบบค้นหาข้อมูลผลิตภัณฑ์ยา), active-ingredient search for “Metformin”, retrieved 30 September 2026
- Thai FDA Narcotics Control Division, Permit for Traveller: drug list, retrieved 30 September 2026
- Thai FDA: FAQs on medicines (Drugs Act B.E. 2510, s.13(4))
Registration numbers link to the Thai FDA’s public record for each product. Spotted something out of date? Report a correction.
General information only, not medical or legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with the Thai FDA or a pharmacist before you buy, take or travel with a medicine. Medical disclaimer