SPL Set ID: 09442806-db7b-49de-8ffc-e4cb83138349
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Guanfacine hydrochloride is a centrally acting antihypertensive with α 2 -adrenoceptor agonist properties in tablet form for oral administration. The chemical name of guanfacine hydrochloride is N-Amidino-2-(2,6-dichlorophenyl) acetamide monohydrochloride and its molecular weight is 282.55. Its structural formula is: Guanfacine hydrochloride is a white to off-white powder; sparingly soluble in water and alcohol and slightly soluble in acetone. Each tablet, for oral administration, contains guanfacine hydrochloride equivalent to 1 mg or 2 mg guanfacine. The tablets contain the following inactive ingredients: anhydrous lactose, microcrystalline cellulose, partially pregelatinized starch, magnesium stearate and talc. The 2 mg tablet also contains D&C Yellow #10 Aluminum Lake. Structural Formula