LU Q21 Pill: white, oval, 18mm
The pill with imprint LU Q21 (White, Oval, 18mm) has been identified as Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release 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 Extended Release
- Imprint
- LU Q21
- Strength
- 500 mg
- Color
- White
- Size
- 18.00 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
- Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Inactive Ingredients
-
ammonio methacrylate copolymer type A,
ammonio methacrylate copolymer type B,
silicon dioxide,
crospovidone,
dibutyl sebacate,
hypromelloses,
magnesium stearate,
microcrystalline cellulose,
povidone
Note: Inactive ingredients may vary.
Labelers / Repackagers
NDC Code | Labeler / Repackager |
---|---|
42291-0582 (Discontinued) | AvKare, Inc. |
42291-0592 (Discontinued) | AvKare, Inc. |
68180-0336 | Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
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