SPL Set ID: 6460ad33-4feb-4a4d-9958-501084046389
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Guanfacine extended-release tablets are once-daily, extended-release formulation of guanfacine hydrochloride (HCl) in a matrix tablet formulation for oral administration only. The chemical designation is N-amidino-2-(2,6-dichlorophenyl) acetamide monohydrochloride. The molecular formula is C 9 H 9 Cl 2 N 3 O·HCl corresponding to a molecular weight of 282.55. The chemical structure is: Guanfacine HCl is a white to off-white crystalline powder, sparingly soluble in water (approximately 1 mg/mL) and alcohol and slightly soluble in acetone. The only organic solvent in which it has relatively high solubility is methanol (>30 mg/mL). Each tablet contains guanfacine HCl equivalent to 1 mg, 2 mg, 3 mg, or 4 mg of guanfacine base. The tablets also contain microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose, polyvinyl acetate, povidone, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, sodium lauryl sulfate and silica. In addition, the 3-mg and 4-mg tablets also contain FD&C Blue #1. molecular-structure.jpg