APO 500 MET Pill: white, oval, 16mm
The pill with imprint APO 500 MET (White, Oval, 16mm) has been identified as Metformin Hydrochloride 500 mg and is used for Type 2 Diabetes. It belongs to the drug class non-sulfonylureas and is not a controlled substance.
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Metformin Hydrochloride
- Imprint
- APO 500 MET
- Strength
- 500 mg
- Color
- White
- Size
- 16.00 mm
- Shape
- Oval
- Availability
- Prescription only
- Drug Class
- Non-sulfonylureas
- Pregnancy Category
- B - No proven risk in humans
- CSA Schedule
- Not a controlled drug
- Labeler / Supplier
- Apotex Corp.
- National Drug Code (NDC)
- 60505-0190 (Discontinued)
- Inactive Ingredients
-
titanium dioxide,
magnesium stearate,
hypromelloses,
methylcellulose (25 cps),
hydroxypropyl cellulose,
polyethylene glycol,
microcrystalline cellulose,
silicon dioxide
Note: Inactive ingredients may vary.
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