R 740 Pill - yellow oval
Pill with imprint R 740 is Yellow, Oval and has been identified as Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release 500 mg. It is supplied by Actavis U.S. (Alpharma USPD).
Metformin is used in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes 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
- R 740
- Strength
- 500 mg
- Color
- Yellow
- 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
- Actavis U.S. (Alpharma USPD)
- National Drug Code (NDC)
- 00228-2740 (Discontinued)
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