SPL Set ID: de09f7a1-1e9f-60f4-e053-2a95a90a93d8
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Metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets, USP contain the antihyperglycemic agent metformin, which is a biguanide, in the form of monohydrochloride. The chemical name of metformin hydrochloride is N,N -dimethylimidodicarbonimidic diamide hydrochloride. The structural formula is as shown below: Metformin hydrochloride is a white to off-white crystalline compound with a molecular formula of C 4 H 11 N 5 ∙ HCl and a molecular weight of 165.63. It is freely soluble in water and is practically insoluble in acetone, ether, and chloroform. The pK a of metformin is 12.4. The pH of a 1% aqueous solution of metformin hydrochloride is 6.68. Metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets, USP contain 500 mg or 750 mg of metformin hydrochloride, which is equivalent to 389.93 mg, 584.90 mg metformin base, respectively. Metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets USP, 500 mg and 750 mg contain the inactive ingredients carboxymethylcellulose sodium, copovidone, hypromellose, magnesium stearate and microcrystalline cellulose. The USP dissolution test is pending. Chemical Structure