fenofibric acid delayed-release - Medication Listings

Fenofibric acid delayed-release capsules are lipid regulating agent available as delayed release capsules for oral administration. Each delayed release capsule contains choline fenofibrate, equivalent to 45 mg or 135 mg of fenofibric acid. The chemical name for choline fenofibrate is ethanaminium, 2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl, 2-{4-(4-chlorobenzoyl)phenoxy] -2-methylpropanoate (1:1) with the following structural formula: The molecular formula is C 22 H 28 ClNO 5 and the molecular weight is 421.9. Choline fenofibrate is very soluble in water and freely soluble in methanol. The melting point is approximately 210°C. Choline fenofibrate is a white to off-white crystalline powder. Each delayed release capsule contains enteric coated mini-tablets comprised of choline fenofibrate and the following inactive ingredients: Colloidal silicon dioxide, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose 2208, methacrylic acid and ethyl acrylate copolymer dispersion (sodium lauryl sulfate, polysorbate 80 and methacrylic acid and ethyl acrylate copolymer), povidone, sodium stearyl fumarate, talc and triethyl citrate. Capsule shell contains: gelatin, iron oxide black, iron oxide yellow, sodium lauryl sulfate and titanium dioxide. Additionally, 45 mg contains: iron oxide red. 135 mg contains: FD & C blue 1, FD & C red 3, FD & C red 40. The imprinting ink contains: black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, shellac and strong ammonia solution. Image