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Tizanidine hydrochloride USP, is a central α 2 -adrenergic agonist. Tizanidine hydrochloride USP is almost white to slightly yellow crystalline powder, which is slightly soluble in water and methanol. Its chemical name is 5-chloro-4-(2-imidazolin-2-ylamino)-2,1,3-benzothiodiazole monohydrochloride. Tizanidine’s molecular formula is C 9 H 8 ClN 5 S.HCl, its molecular weight is 290.2 and its structural formula is: Tizanidine tablets USP, are supplied as 2 mg and 4 mg tablets for oral administration. Tizanidine tablets USP, contain the active ingredient, tizanidine hydrochloride USP (2.288 mg equivalent to 2 mg tizanidine base and 4.576 mg equivalent to 4 mg tizanidine base), and the inactive ingredients, anhydrous lactose, microcrystalline cellulose, colloidal silicon dioxide and stearic acid.