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Metex XR. PRODUCT INFORMATION. Life threatening lactic acidosis can occur due to accumulation of metformin. The main risk factor is renal impairment; other risk factors include old age associated with reduced renal function. NAME OF THE MEDICINE. Metformin hydrochloride. The chemical name for metformin hydrochloride is 1,1 dimethyl biguanide hydrochloride. Its structural formula is: H. Me2H N NH2..HCl NH NH. Molecular weight: Cas No.: 1115-70-4. DESCRIPTION. Metformin hydrochloride is a white, crystalline powder which is freely soluble in water, sparingly soluble in alcohol, practically insoluble in acetone and methylene chloride. Metformin is a strong base with a pKa greater than 12. At pH < 12, which is always the case in the body, metformin is very hydrophilic: the octanol/water partition coefficient is The melting point of metformin hydrochloride is 224 C.
METAX XR- Product Information Page 1 of 9 Metex XR PRODUCT INFORMATION Life threatening lactic acidosis can occur due to accumulation of metformin.
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