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Each film-coated tablet contains: Methyldopa (as sesquihydrate), USP 250 mg.
Methyldopa, the L-isomer of alpha-methyldopa is levo-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methylalanine. Its empirical formula is C10H13NO4 with a molecular weight of 211.22.
Methyldopa is a white to yellowish-white, odorless, fine powder which may contain friable lumps. It is sparingly soluble in water, very soluble in 3N hydrochloric acid; slightly soluble in alcohol; practically insoluble in ether.
