SPL Set ID: 6e16cf54-c0d7-47ea-b502-c2146fd87f23
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Guanfacine is a once-daily, extended-release formulation of guanfacine hydrochloride (HCl), USP 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 hydrochloride, USP is a white or almost white crystalline powder, sparingly soluble in water, methanol and ethanol. Each tablet contains guanfacine HCl equivalent to 1 mg, 2 mg, 3 mg, or 4 mg of guanfacine base. The tablets also contain colloidal silicon dioxide, fumaric acid, glyceryl dibehenate, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, and povidone. In addition, the 3 mg and 4 mg tablets also contain FD&C blue #2/indigo carmine aluminum lake and ferric oxide yellow. Meets USP dissolution test 3