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RIOMET®
(metformin hydrochloride) Oral Solution

DRUG DESCRIPTION

RIOMET (metformin hydrochloride oral solution) is an oral antihyperglycemic drug used in the management of type 2 diabetes. Metformin hydrochloride, USP (N,N-dimethylimidodicarbonimidic diamide hydrochloride) is not chemically or pharmacologically related to any other classes of oral antihyperglycemic agents. The structural formula is an shown:

RIOMET® (metformin hydrochloride) Structural Formula Illustration

Metformin hydrochloride, USP is a white crystalline powder with a molecular formula of C4H11N5•HCl and a molecular weight of 165.63. Metformin hydrochloride, USP 2.0 g is soluble in 20 mL of water. The pKa of metformin is 12.4. The pH of a 1% aqueous solution of metformin hydrochloride is 6.68.

RIOMET contains 500 mg of metformin hydrochloride per 5 mL and the following inactive ingredients: Cherry flavor, hydrochloric acid, potassium bicarbonate, purified water, saccharin calcium, and xylitol.

What are the possible side effects of metformin (Fortamet, Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glumetza, Riomet)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these symptoms of lactic acidosis: weakness, increasing sleepiness, slow heart rate, cold feeling, muscle pain, shortness of breath, stomach pain, feeling light-headed, and fainting.

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What are the precautions when taking metformin hcl (Riomet)?

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Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to metformin; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: severe breathing problems (such as obstructive lung disease, severe asthma), metabolic acidosis (such as diabetic ketoacidosis), blood problems (such as anemia, vitamin B12 deficiency), kidney disease, liver disease.

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Last reviewed on RxList: 1/28/2011
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.

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