WARNING: May be habit forming
DESCRIPTION
Meperidine hydrochloride is a narcotic analgesic with a chemical name of ethyl 1-methyl-4-phenylisonipecotate hydrochloride, a white crystalline substance with a melting point of 186°C to 189°C. It is readily soluble in water and has a neutral reaction and a slightly bitter taste. The solution is not decomposed by a short period of boiling.
C15H21NO2•HCl MW: 283.79
Each tablet contains 50 mg or 100 mg of meperidine hydrochloride. In addition, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose.
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