Pill identification — FDA label match
293 Pill — Verapamil Hydrochloride 180 mg (Brown, Oval)
A brown oval tablet with the imprint 293 matches the FDA label for Verapamil Hydrochloride 180 mg. Compare every detail below with your pill, and confirm with a pharmacist before relying on it.
| Imprint | 293 |
|---|---|
| Generic name | Verapamil Hydrochloride |
| Active ingredient(s) | Verapamil Hydrochloride 180 mg |
| Strength | 180 mg |
| Dosage form | Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release |
| Colour | Brown |
| Shape | Oval |
| Size | 13 mm |
| Score | Two even pieces |
| Labeler | Remedyrepack Inc. |
| NDC examples | 61786-772-02, 70518-0605-0, 70518-0605-1, 70518-0605-2, 70518-0605-3 |
What this medicine is
According to its FDA-approved label, Verapamil Hydrochloride is described as follows (reference information only — not advice about whether it is right for anyone):
Verapamil hydrochloride extended-release tablets USP are indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. These benefits have been seen in...
Equivalent pills — same medicine, different imprint
The pills below contain the same active ingredient at the same strength (Verapamil Hydrochloride 180 mg). Different makers stamp their own codes, so equivalent pills often look completely different. This is factual label information — it is not a suggestion to substitute one product for another; only a pharmacist or prescriber can advise on that.
Frequently asked questions
What pill has the imprint 293?
A brown oval tablet with the imprint 293 matches the FDA label for Verapamil Hydrochloride 180 mg. Always compare the colour, shape and size as well — short imprints are shared by different medicines — and confirm with a pharmacist.
What does the 293 pill look like?
On its FDA label it is described as a brown oval tablet, 13 mm, with a score recorded as: two even pieces.
How can I be sure this identification is right?
Check every characteristic — imprint (both sides), colour, shape, size and score — against the pill in your hand. If all of them agree, the pill matches the FDA label shown here, but that is still not a guarantee: counterfeit pills copy real imprints. A pharmacist can confirm the identification in person, and you should never take a pill you are not certain about.
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Source: FDA label data via DailyMed/openFDA · Label set ID 37696bcd-9906-2c2d-e054-00144ff88e88 · Record extracted from the openFDA bulk export of October 29, 2026. Spotted an error? Report it — include the imprint and what looks wrong.