SPL Set ID: 1cb2b2be-595c-4e72-8d2c-c1edc7f85682
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Metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets, USP contain the biguanidine antihyperglycemic agent, metformin, in the form of monohydrochloride salt. The chemical name of metformin HCl is N, N-dimethylimidodicarbonimidic diamide hydrochloride with a molecular formula of C 4 H 11 N 5 •HCl and a molecular weight of 165.63. Its structural formula is: Metformin HCl is a white to off-white crystalline powder that is freely soluble in water and is practically insoluble in acetone, ether, and chloroform. The pKa of metformin is 12.4. The pH of a 1% aqueous solution of metformin HCl is 6.68. Metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets, USP deliver 500 mg or 1,000 mg of metformin HCl, which is equivalent to 389.93 mg or 779.86 mg metformin, respectively. In addition to the active ingredient metformin HCl, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: ammonium hydroxide, ethylcellulose, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, medium chain triglycerides, oleic acid, polyethylene glycol, povidone, silicified microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, titanium dioxide, talc, triacetin and xanthan gum. USP dissolution test is pending Image