WPI 500 (Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release 500 mg)
Pill with imprint WPI 500 is Blue, Round and has been identified as Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release 500 mg. It is supplied by Actavis 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
- WPI 500
- Strength
- 500 mg
- Color
- Blue
- Size
- 10.00 mm
- Shape
- Round
- Availability
- Prescription only
- Drug Class
- Non-sulfonylureas
- Pregnancy Category
- B - No proven risk in humans
- CSA Schedule
- Not a controlled drug
- Labeler / Supplier
- Actavis Pharma, Inc.
- National Drug Code (NDC)
- 00591-2411
- Inactive Ingredients
-
cellulose acetate,
FD&C Blue No. 2,
hypromellose 2910 (6 mPa.s),
ferrosoferric oxide,
soya lecithin,
magnesium stearate,
povidone k90,
polyethylene glycol 400,
polyethylene glycol 3350,
polyethylene glycol 8000,
propylene glycol,
sodium lauryl sulfate,
magnesium silicate,
titanium dioxide,
xanthan gum
Note: Inactive ingredients may vary.
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