HX 500 Pill - white capsule-shape
Pill with imprint HX 500 is White, Capsule-shape and has been identified as Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release 500 mg. It is supplied by AlignScience Pharma Inc.
Metformin is used in the treatment of Diabetes, Type 2 and belongs to the drug class non-sulfonylureas. There is no proven risk in humans during pregnancy. Metformin 500 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).
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Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release
- Imprint
- HX 500
- Strength
- 500 mg
- Color
- White
- Shape
- Capsule-shape
- Availability
- Prescription only
- Drug Class
- Non-sulfonylureas
- Pregnancy Category
- B - No proven risk in humans
- CSA Schedule
- Not a controlled drug
- Labeler / Supplier
- AlignScience Pharma Inc.
- Manufacturer
- Haimen Pharma Inc.
- National Drug Code (NDC)
- 69948-0001
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