Metformin hydrochloride (METFOR XR) Extended Release Tablets contain an oral antihyperglycemic drug used in the management of type 2 diabetes. Metformin hydrochloride (N, N-dimethylimidodicarbonimidic diamide hydrochloride) is a member of the biguanide class of oral antihyperglycemics and is not chemically or pharmacologically related to any other class of oral antihyperglycemic agents. The empirical formula of metformin hydrochloride is C4H12ClN5 and its molecular weight is 165.63. Metformin hydrochloride (METFOR XR) is a white to off-white crystalline powder that is freely soluble in water and is practically insoluble in acetone, ether, and chloroform. The pKa of metformin is 12.4. The pH of a 1% aqueous solution of metformin hydrochloride is 6.68. Metformin hydrochloride (METFOR XR) Extended-Release Tablets are designed for once-a-day oral administration and deliver 500 mg or 1000 mg of metformin hydrochloride.
Origin
INDIA
Product Usage
Monotherapy & in combination with other oral hypoglycemic agents/insulin
Ingredients
Metformin hydrochloride, USP……………………………………………………….500 mg
Width
6.6
Height
2.5
Depth
8.5






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