SPL Set ID: 6d9179a8-9579-4804-a4c7-633f37aef1ee
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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 hydrochloride USP is N, N-dimethylimidodicarbonimidic diamide hydrochloride with a molecular formula of C 4 H 11 N 5 •HCl and a molecular weight of 165.62. Its structural formula is: Metformin hydrochloride USP is a white crystalline powder that is freely soluble in water and practically insoluble in acetone, ether and chloroform. The pKa of metformin are 12.4. The pH of a 1% aqueous solution of metformin hydrochloride is 6.68. Metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets, USP deliver 500 mg or 1,000 mg of metformin hydrochloride, which is equivalent to 389.93 mg or 779.86 mg metformin, respectively. In addition to the active ingredient metformin hydrochloride, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: hypromellose, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol (PEG 400), povidone, pregelatinized starch, ethyl cellulose. Imprinting ink contains: shellac, ferrosoferric oxide, propylene glycol and ammonium hydroxide. Metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets meets USP Dissolution Test 18. structure