SPL Set ID: 89267333-ba8b-455b-a8dc-515a888463c2

Bethanechol chloride, USP, a cholinergic agent, is a synthetic ester which is structurally and pharmacologically related to acetylcholine. It is designated chemically as 2-[(aminocarbonyl)oxy]- N , N , N -trimethyl-1-propanaminium chloride. Its structural formula is: C 7 H 17 ClN 2 O 2 M.W. 196.68 It is a white, hygroscopic crystalline powder having a slight amine-like odor, freely soluble in water. Each tablet for oral administration contains 5 mg, 10 mg, 25 mg or 50 mg bethanechol chloride, USP. Tablets also contain the following inactive ingredients: anhydrous lactose, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose and sodium starch glycolate. image description