- Available in Thailand
- YesXigduo is registered in Thailand
- Active ingredient
- MetforminBiguanide
- Prescription
- Pharmacist only (no prescription needed)
- Controlled substance
- NoNot narcotic or psychotropic
- Bringing it in
- AllowedTraveller rules
Source: Thai FDA official records · Last checked
What is Xigduo?
Xigduo is a brand of metformin combined with dapagliflozin sold in Thailand. Metformin is a biguanide used for type 2 diabetes. It is registered with the Thai FDA in 5 mg, 10 mg as sustained release tablet, and the Thai licence holder is บริษัท แอสตร้าเซนเนก้า (ประเทศไทย) จำกัด. Brand names differ between countries, so outside Thailand ask for metformin by name.
Is Xigduo available in Thailand?
Yes. Xigduo is registered with the Thai FDA. We found 4 active registrations (5 mg, 10 mg), held by บริษัท แอสตร้าเซนเนก้า (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: Xigduo
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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| XIGDUO XR (TABLETS 5 MG/1000 MG)- | sustained release tablet | Pharmacist | 2C 16/59 (N) |
| XIGDUO XR (TABLETS 5 MG/1000 MG)- | sustained release tablet | Pharmacist | 2C 16/59 (NC) |
| XIGDUO XR (TABLETS 10 MG/1000 MG)- | sustained release tablet | Pharmacist | 2C 18/59 (N) |
| XIGDUO XR (TABLETS 10 MG/1000 MG)- | sustained release tablet | Pharmacist | 2C 18/59 (NC) |
Do I need a prescription for Xigduo in Thailand?
Not necessarily. Xigduo is classed as a dangerous drug (ยาอันตราย) under the Thai Drugs Act. This means it must be sold by a pharmacist in a licensed pharmacy, but a doctor’s prescription is not legally required.
Can I bring Xigduo 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 Xigduo a narcotic or controlled substance in Thailand?
No. Xigduo (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 Xigduo. 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
- Galvus
- Glizid-M
- Glucino
- Gluco
- Glucoformin
- Glucoles
- Glucoloc
- Glucolyte
- Gluconase
- Glucono
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))
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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