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Duloxetine delayed-release capsules, USP are a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SSNRI) for oral administration. Its chemical designation is (+)-(S)-N-methyl-γ-(1-naphthyloxy)-2-thiophenepropylamine hydrochloride. The empirical formula is C18 H19 NOS•HCl, which corresponds to a molecular weight of 333.87. The structural formula is: Duloxetine hydrochloride, USP is a white or almost white powder, which is sparingly soluble in water. Each capsule contains enteric-coated pellets of 22.4, 33.7, or 67.3 mg of duloxetine hydrochloride, USP equivalent to 20, 30, or 60 mg of duloxetine, respectively. These enteric-coated pellets are designed to prevent degradation of the drug in the acidic environment of the stomach. Inactive ingredients include gelatin, hypromellose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose acetate succinate, shellac, sucrose, sugar spheres (which contain sucrose and corn starch), talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate, yellow iron oxide, propylene glycol and FD&C Blue No. 1. Additionally, the 20 mg capsules contain FD&C Yellow No. 10; the 30 mg capsules contain FD&C Red No. 3 and simethicone; and the 60 mg capsules also contain FD&C Red No. 3. structural formula
Duloxetine delayed-release capsules, USP are a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) for oral administration. Its chemical designation is (+)-(S)-N-methyl-γ-(1-naphthyloxy)-2-thiophenepropylamine hydrochloride. The empirical formula is C 18 H 19 NOS•HCl, which corresponds to a molecular weight of 333.88. The structural formula is: Duloxetine hydrochloride is a white to slightly brownish white solid, which is slightly soluble in water. Each capsule contains enteric-coated pellets of 20, 30, or 60 mg of duloxetine (equivalent to 22.4, 33.7, or 67.3 mg of duloxetine hydrochloride, respectively). These enteric-coated pellets are designed to prevent degradation of the drug in the acidic environment of the stomach. Inactive ingredients include FD&C Blue No. 2, gelatin, hypromellose, hypromellose phthalate, sodium lauryl sulfate, polyethylene glycol, sucrose, sugar spheres, talc, titanium dioxide, and triethyl citrate. The 20 and 60 mg capsules also contain iron oxide yellow. str
Duloxetine hydrochloride is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) for oral administration. Its chemical designation is (+)-(S)-N-methyl-γ-(1-naphthyloxy)-2-thiophenepropylamine hydrochloride. The empirical formula is C 18 H 19 NOS•HCl, which corresponds to a molecular weight of 333.88. The structural formula is: Duloxetine hydochloride USP is a white to off-white powder, which is freely soluble in methanol and slightly soluble in water. Each capsule contains enteric-coated pellets of 20, 30 and 60 mg of duloxetine (equivalent to 22.4, 33.7, or 67.3 mg of duloxetine hydrochloride, respectively). These enteric-coated pellets are designed to prevent degradation of the drug in the acidic environment of the stomach. Inactive ingredients include sugar spheres, hypromellose, talc, sucrose, hypromellose phthalate, triethyl citrate, FD&C Blue No. 2, titanium dioxide, gelatin, sodium lauryl sulfate. The 20 and 60 mg capsules also contain iron oxide yellow. Ink contains following ingredients: 20 mg: shellac, black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol and strong ammonia solution 30 mg: shellac, titanium dioxide, yellow iron oxide, FD&C Blue No. 2 Aluminum Lake, propylene glycol and strong ammonia solution 60 mg: shellac, potassium hydroxide, titanium dioxide, propylene glycol and strong ammonia solution duloxetine-structure
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CYMBALTA ® (duloxetine delayed-release capsules) is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) for oral administration. Its chemical designation is (+)-( S )- N -methyl-γ-(1-naphthyloxy)-2-thiophenepropylamine hydrochloride. The empirical formula is C 18 H 19 NOS•HCl, which corresponds to a molecular weight of 333.88. The structural formula is: Duloxetine hydrochloride is a white to slightly brownish white solid, which is slightly soluble in water. Each capsule contains enteric-coated pellets of 20, 30, or 60 mg of duloxetine (equivalent to 22.4, 33.7, or 67.3 mg of duloxetine hydrochloride, respectively). These enteric-coated pellets are designed to prevent degradation of the drug in the acidic environment of the stomach. Inactive ingredients include FD&C Blue No. 2, gelatin, hypromellose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose acetate succinate, sodium lauryl sulfate, sucrose, sugar spheres, talc, titanium dioxide, and triethyl citrate. The 20 and 60 mg capsules also contain iron oxide yellow. Structural Formula
Duloxetine hydrochloride is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). The chemical name of duloxetine hydrochloride is (+)-( S )- N -methyl-γ-(1-naphthyloxy)-2-thiophenepropylamine hydrochloride. The molecular formula is C 18 H 19 NOS•HCl, which corresponds to a molecular weight of 333.88. The structural formula is: Duloxetine hydrochloride, USP is a white to off-white powder, which is freely soluble in methanol, soluble in dichloromethane, and slightly soluble in water. The molecular formula of duloxetine free base is C 18 H 19 NOS and its molecular weight is 297.38. Each DRIZALMA SPRINKLE (duloxetine delayed-release capsule) for oral administration contains enteric-coated pellets containing a total of 22.4 mg, 33.6 mg, 44.9 mg or 67.3 mg of duloxetine hydrochloride, equivalent to 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg or 60 mg of duloxetine free base, respectively. These enteric-coated pellets are designed to prevent degradation of the drug in the acidic environment of the stomach. Inactive ingredients of the pellets include ascorbic acid, hypromellose, hypromellose phthalate, polyethylene glycol, starch, sucrose, sugar spheres, talc, titanium dioxide, and triethyl citrate. The capsule shell ingredients for 20 mg strength are D&C Yellow 10, FD &C Blue 1, FD &C Red 40, gelatin, sodium lauryl sulfate and titanium dioxide. The capsule shell ingredients for 30 mg strength are FD &C Blue 1, FD &C Red 40 and FD &C Red 3 (present in cap), gelatin, sodium lauryl sulfate and titanium dioxide. The capsule shell ingredients for 40 mg strength are gelatin, sodium lauryl sulfate and titanium dioxide. The capsule shell ingredients for 60 mg strength are D&C Yellow 10 (present in body), FD &C Blue 1, FD &C Red 40, FD &C Red 3 (present in cap), gelatin, sodium lauryl sulfate and titanium dioxide. The imprinting ink for 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, and 60 mg strength capsules was made of ammonia solution, black iron oxide, butyl alcohol, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol and shellac. DRIZALMA SPRINKLE does not comply with the USP dissolution test. structure-formula
Duloxetine hydrochloride is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) for oral administration. Its chemical designation is (+)-( S )- N -methyl-γ-(1-naphthyloxy)-2-thiophenepropylamine hydrochloride. The molecular formula is C 18 H 19 NOS•HCl, which corresponds to a molecular weight of 333.88. The structural formula is: Duloxetine hydrochloride is a white to slightly brownish white solid, which is slightly soluble in water. Each capsule contains enteric-coated pellets of 20 mg, 30 mg, or 60 mg of duloxetine (equivalent to 22.4 mg, 33.7 mg, or 67.3 mg of duloxetine hydrochloride USP, respectively). These enteric-coated pellets are designed to prevent degradation of the drug in the acidic environment of the stomach. Inactive ingredients include sugar spheres, maize starch, hypromellose, mannitol, talc, sucrose, methacrylic acid co-polymer dispersion, triethyl citrate and sodium hydroxide. The capsule shells contain gelatin, sodium lauryl sulfate, titanium dioxide, FD & C Blue No. 2, and iron oxide yellow (20 mg and 60 mg). For 20 mg & 30 mg strengths, imprinting black ink contains shellac, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, strong ammonia solution, black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide, and purified water. For 60 mg strength, imprinting white ink contains shellac, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, strong ammonia solution, titanium dioxide, potassium hydroxide, and purified water. spl-duloxetine-structure
Duloxetine hydrochloride USP is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) for oral administration. Its chemical designation is (+)-( S )- N -methyl-γ-(1-naphthyloxy)-2-thiophenepropylamine hydrochloride. The molecular formula is C 18 H 19 NOS•HCl, which corresponds to a molecular weight of 333.88. The structural formula is: Duloxetine hydrochloride USP is a white to brownish-white solid, which is slightly soluble in water. Each capsule contains enteric-coated pellets of 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg or 60 mg of duloxetine hydrochloride USP (equivalent to 22.4 mg, 33.7 mg, 44.9 mg or 67.3 mg of duloxetine, respectively). These enteric-coated pellets are designed to prevent degradation of the drug in the acidic environment of the stomach. Inactive ingredients include sugar spheres, hypromellose, sucrose, talc, methacrylic acid copolymer dispersion, and triethyl citrate. The capsule shell contains gelatin, FD&C Red No. 3 (40 mg), FD&C Blue No. 1 (40 mg), FD&C Blue No. 2 (20 mg, 30 mg, 60 mg), titanium dioxide, and sodium lauryl sulfate. For 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg (body & cap) and 60 mg (body only) strengths, imprinting black ink contains shellac, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, strong ammonia solution, black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide and purified water. For 60 mg (cap only) strength, imprinting white ink contains shellac, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, strong ammonia solution, purified water, potassium hydroxide, and titanium dioxide. USP Assay & Organic Impurities test pending. structure
Duloxetine hydrochloride USP is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SSNRI) for oral administration. Its chemical designation is (+)-( S )- N -methyl-γ-(1-naphthyloxy)-2-thiophenepropylamine hydrochloride. The molecular formula is C 18 H 19 NOS•HCl, which corresponds to a molecular weight of 333.88. The structural formula is: Duloxetine hydrochloride USP is a white to brownish-white solid, which is slightly soluble in water. Each capsule contains enteric-coated pellets of 22.4, 33.7, or 67.3 mg of duloxetine hydrochloride USP equivalent to 20, 30, or 60 mg of duloxetine, respectively. These enteric-coated pellets are designed to prevent degradation of the drug in the acidic environment of the stomach. Inactive ingredients include sugar spheres, hypromellose, sucrose, talc, methacrylic acid copolymer dispersion, and triethyl citrate. The capsule shell contains gelatin, FD&C Blue No. 2, titanium dioxide, and sodium lauryl sulfate. For 20 mg, 30 mg (body & cap) and 60 mg (body only) strengths, imprinting black ink contains shellac, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, strong ammonia solution, black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide and purified water. For 60 mg (cap only) strength, imprinting white ink contains shellac, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, strong ammonia solution, purified water, potassium hydroxide, and titanium dioxide. USP Assay & Organic Impurities test pending. duloxetine-structure
Duloxetine hydrochloride USP is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) for oral administration. Its chemical designation is (+)-( S )- N -methyl-γ-(1-naphthyloxy)-2-thiophenepropylamine hydrochloride. The molecular formula is C 18 H 19 NOS•HCl, which corresponds to a molecular weight of 333.88. The structural formula is: Duloxetine hydrochloride USP is a white to brownish-white solid, which is slightly soluble in water. Each capsule contains enteric-coated pellets of 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg or 60 mg of duloxetine (equivalent to 22.4 mg, 33.7 mg, 44.9 mg or 67.3 mg of duloxetine hydrochloride, USP respectively). These enteric-coated pellets are designed to prevent degradation of the drug in the acidic environment of the stomach. Inactive ingredients include sugar spheres, hypromellose, sucrose, talc, methacrylic acid copolymer dispersion, and triethyl citrate. The capsule shell contains gelatin, FD&C Red No. 3 (40 mg), FD&C Blue No. 1 (40 mg), FD&C Blue No. 2 (20 mg, 30 mg, 60 mg), titanium dioxide, and sodium lauryl sulfate. For 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg (body & cap) and 60 mg (body only) strengths, imprinting black ink contains shellac, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, strong ammonia solution, black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide and purified water. For 60 mg (cap only) strength, imprinting white ink contains shellac, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, strong ammonia solution, purified water, potassium hydroxide, and titanium dioxide. USP Assay & Organic Impurities test pending. structure
Duloxetine delayed-release capsules, USP are a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) for oral administration. Its chemical designation is (+)-( S )- N -methyl-γ-(1-naphthyloxy)-2-thiophenepropylamine hydrochloride. The structural formula is: C 18 H 19 NOS•HCl M.W. 333.88 Duloxetine hydrochloride, USP is a white to slightly brownish white solid, which is slightly soluble in water. Each capsule contains enteric-coated pellets of 22.4 mg, 33.7 mg, or 67.3 mg of duloxetine hydrochloride, USP equivalent to 20 mg, 30 mg, or 60 mg of duloxetine, respectively. These enteric-coated pellets are designed to prevent degradation of the drug in the acidic environment of the stomach. Inactive ingredients include black iron oxide, gelatin, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, hypromellose phthalate, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, shellac, strong ammonia solution, sugar spheres (which contain sucrose and corn starch), talc, titanium dioxide, and triethyl citrate. The 20 mg and 30 mg capsules also contain FD&C Blue #1 Aluminum Lake.
Duloxetine delayed-release capsules USP are selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor SNRI for oral administration. Its chemical designation is (+)-( S )- N -methyl-γ-(1-naphthyloxy)-2-thiophenepropylamine hydrochloride. The empirical formula is C 18 H 19 NOS•HCl, which corresponds to a molecular weight of 333.88. The structural formula is: Duloxetine hydrochloride is a white to cream colored powder, which is soluble in methanol. Each capsule contains enteric-coated mini tablets comprising of duloxetine hydrochloride equivalent to 20, 30, 40 or 60 mg of duloxetine, respectively. These enteric-coated mini tablets are designed to prevent degradation of the drug in the acidic environment of the stomach. Inactive ingredients include ammonia solution, black iron oxide, croscarmellose sodium, FD & C Blue 2, gelatin, hypromellose, hypromellose phthalate, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, polysorbate 80, potassium hydroxide, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, shellac, sodium lauryl sulphate, talc, titanium dioxide and triethyl citrate. The 20 and 60 mg capsules also contain iron oxide yellow. Structure
Duloxetine delayed-release capsules, USP are a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) for oral administration. Its chemical designation is (+)-( S )- N -methyl-γ-(1-naphthyloxy)-2-thiophenepropylamine hydrochloride. The structural formula is: C 18 H 19 NOS•HCl M.W. 333.88 Duloxetine hydrochloride, USP is a white to slightly brownish white solid, which is slightly soluble in water. Each capsule contains enteric-coated pellets of 22.4 mg, 33.7 mg, or 67.3 mg of duloxetine hydrochloride, USP equivalent to 20 mg, 30 mg, or 60 mg of duloxetine, respectively. These enteric-coated pellets are designed to prevent degradation of the drug in the acidic environment of the stomach. Inactive ingredients include black iron oxide, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, hypromellose phthalate, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, shellac, strong ammonia solution, sugar spheres (which contain sucrose and corn starch), talc, titanium dioxide, and triethyl citrate. The 20 mg and 30 mg capsules also contain FD&C Blue #1 Aluminum Lake. 1
Duloxetine hydrochloride USP is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) for oral administration. Its chemical designation is (+)-( S )- N -methyl-γ-(1-naphthyloxy)-2-thiophenepropylamine hydrochloride. The molecular formula is C 18 H 19 NOS•HCl, which corresponds to a molecular weight of 333.88. The structural formula is: Duloxetine hydrochloride USP is a white to brownish-white solid, which is slightly soluble in water. Each capsule contains enteric-coated pellets of 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg or 60 mg of duloxetine (equivalent to 22.4 mg, 33.7 mg, 44.9 mg or 67.3 mg of duloxetine hydrochloride, USP respectively). These enteric-coated pellets are designed to prevent degradation of the drug in the acidic environment of the stomach. Inactive ingredients include sugar spheres, hypromellose, sucrose, talc, methacrylic acid copolymer dispersion, and triethyl citrate. The capsule shell contains gelatin, FD&C Red No. 3 (40 mg), FD&C Blue No. 1 (40 mg), FD&C Blue No. 2 (20 mg, 30 mg, 60 mg), titanium dioxide, and sodium lauryl sulfate. For 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg (body & cap) and 60 mg (body only) strengths, imprinting black ink contains shellac, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, strong ammonia solution, black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide and purified water. For 60 mg (cap only) strength, imprinting white ink contains shellac, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, strong ammonia solution, purified water, potassium hydroxide, and titanium dioxide. USP Assay & Organic Impurities test pending. structure
Duloxetine hydrochloride USP is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) for oral administration. Its chemical designation is (+)-( S )- N -methyl-γ-(1-naphthyloxy)-2-thiophenepropylamine hydrochloride. The molecular formula is C 18 H 19 NOS•HCl, which corresponds to a molecular weight of 333.88. The structural formula is: Duloxetine hydrochloride USP is a white to brownish-white solid, which is slightly soluble in water. Each capsule contains enteric-coated pellets of 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg or 60 mg of duloxetine (equivalent to 22.4 mg, 33.7 mg, 44.9 mg or 67.3 mg of duloxetine hydrochloride, USP respectively). These enteric-coated pellets are designed to prevent degradation of the drug in the acidic environment of the stomach. Inactive ingredients include sugar spheres, hypromellose, sucrose, talc, methacrylic acid copolymer dispersion, and triethyl citrate. The capsule shell contains gelatin, FD&C Red No. 3 (40 mg), FD&C Blue No. 1 (40 mg), FD&C Blue No. 2 (20 mg, 30 mg, 60 mg), titanium dioxide, and sodium lauryl sulfate. For 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg (body & cap) and 60 mg (body only) strengths, imprinting black ink contains shellac, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, strong ammonia solution, black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide and purified water. For 60 mg (cap only) strength, imprinting white ink contains shellac, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, strong ammonia solution, purified water, potassium hydroxide, and titanium dioxide. USP Assay & Organic Impurities test pending. structure
Duloxetine delayed-release capsules, USP are a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) for oral administration. Its chemical designation is (+)-( S )- N -methyl-γ-(1-naphthyloxy)-2-thiophenepropylamine hydrochloride. The structural formula is: C 18 H 19 NOS•HCl M.W. 333.88 Duloxetine hydrochloride, USP is a white to slightly brownish white solid, which is slightly soluble in water. Each capsule contains enteric-coated pellets of 22.4 mg, 33.7 mg, or 67.3 mg of duloxetine hydrochloride, USP equivalent to 20 mg, 30 mg, or 60 mg of duloxetine, respectively. These enteric-coated pellets are designed to prevent degradation of the drug in the acidic environment of the stomach. Inactive ingredients include black iron oxide, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, hypromellose phthalate, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, shellac, strong ammonia solution, sugar spheres (which contain sucrose and corn starch), talc, titanium dioxide, and triethyl citrate. The 20 mg and 30 mg capsules also contain FD&C Blue #1 Aluminum Lake. 1
Duloxetine delayed-release capsules, USP are selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor SNRI for oral administration. Its chemical designation is (+)-( S )- N -methyl-γ-(1-naphthyloxy)-2-thiophenepropylamine hydrochloride. The empirical formula is C 18 H 19 NOS•HCl, which corresponds to a molecular weight of 333.88. The structural formula is: Duloxetine hydrochloride is a white to cream colored powder, which is soluble in methanol. Each capsule contains enteric-coated mini tablets of 20, 30, 40, or 60 mg of duloxetine (equivalent to 22.4, 33.7, 44.9 or 67.3 mg of duloxetine hydrochloride, respectively). These enteric-coated mini tablets are designed to prevent degradation of the drug in the acidic environment of the stomach. Inactive ingredients include ammonia solution, black iron oxide, croscarmellose sodium, FD & C Blue 2, gelatin, hypromellose, hypromellose phthalate, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, polysorbate 80, potassium hydroxide, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, shellac, sodium lauryl sulphate, talc, titanium dioxide and triethyl citrate. The 20 and 60 mg capsules also contain iron oxide yellow. Structure
Duloxetine delayed-release capsules are selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) for oral administration. Its chemical designation is (+)-( S )- N -methyl-γ-(1-naphthyloxy)-2-thiophenepropylamine hydrochloride. The molecular formula is C 18 H 19 NOS•HCl, which corresponds to a molecular weight of 333.88. The structural formula is: Duloxetine hydrochloride USP is a white to brownish-white solid, which is slightly soluble in water. Each capsule contains enteric-coated pellets of 20, 30, or 60 mg of duloxetine (equivalent to 22.4, 33.7, or 67.3 mg of duloxetine hydrochloride USP, respectively). These enteric-coated pellets are designed to prevent degradation of the drug in the acidic environment of the stomach. Inactive ingredients include crospovidone, hydroxy propyl cellulose, hypromellose, hypromellose phthalate, sugar spheres, talc, titanium dioxide, and triethylcitrate. The empty hard gelatin capsule shells contain gelatin, titanium dioxide, and sodium lauryl sulphate. In addition, the 20 mg and 60 mg contain FD&C Blue No. 2 and iron oxide yellow and 30 mg contains FD&C Blue No. 2. The capsules are printed with edible ink containing black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, shellac, and strong ammonia solution. Chemical Structure
Duloxetine hydrochloride is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) for oral administration. Its chemical designation is (+)-(S)-N-methyl-γ-(1-naphthyloxy)-2-thiophenepropylamine hydrochloride. The empirical formula is C18H19NOS•HCl, which corresponds to a molecular weight of 333.88. The structural formula is: Duloxetine hydrochloride USP is a white to off-white powder, which is freely soluble in methanol and slightly soluble in water. Each capsule contains enteric-coated pellets of 22.4, 33.7, or 67.3 mg of duloxetine hydrochloride equivalent to 20, 30, or 60 mg of duloxetine, respectively. These enteric-coated pellets are designed to prevent degradation of the drug in the acidic environment of the stomach. Inactive Ingredients include sugar spheres (contains sugar and corn starch), hypromellose, glycine, sucrose, talc, hypromellose phthalate, triethyl citrate, gelatin, titanium dioxide, FD&C Blue 2, sodium lauryl sulfate, shellac and iron oxide yellow. The 20 mg capsules also contain black iron oxide and potassium hydroxide. The 60 mg capsules also contain potassium hydroxide. FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP. duloxetine
Duloxetine delayed-release capsules, USP are selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor SNRI for oral administration. Its chemical designation is (+)-( S )- N -methyl-γ-(1-naphthyloxy)-2-thiophenepropylamine hydrochloride. The empirical formula is C 18 H 19 NOS•HCl, which corresponds to a molecular weight of 333.88. The structural formula is: Duloxetine hydrochloride is a white to cream colored powder, which is soluble in methanol. Each capsule contains enteric-coated mini tablets of 20, 30, 40, or 60 mg of duloxetine (equivalent to 22.4, 33.7, 44.9 or 67.3 mg of duloxetine hydrochloride, respectively). These enteric-coated mini tablets are designed to prevent degradation of the drug in the acidic environment of the stomach. Inactive ingredients include ammonia solution, black iron oxide, croscarmellose sodium, FD & C Blue 2, gelatin, hypromellose, hypromellose phthalate, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, polysorbate 80, potassium hydroxide, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, shellac, sodium lauryl sulphate, talc, titanium dioxide and triethyl citrate. The 20 and 60 mg capsules also contain iron oxide yellow. Structure
Duloxetine delayed-release capsules USP are selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor SNRI for oral administration. Its chemical designation is (+)-( S )- N -methyl-γ-(1-naphthyloxy)-2-thiophenepropylamine hydrochloride. The empirical formula is C 18 H 19 NOS•HCl, which corresponds to a molecular weight of 333.88. The structural formula is: Duloxetine hydrochloride is a white to cream colored powder, which is soluble in methanol. Each capsule contains enteric-coated mini tablets comprising of duloxetine hydrochloride equivalent to 20, 30, 40 or 60 mg of duloxetine, respectively. These enteric-coated mini tablets are designed to prevent degradation of the drug in the acidic environment of the stomach. Inactive ingredients include ammonia solution, black iron oxide, croscarmellose sodium, FD & C Blue 2, gelatin, hypromellose, hypromellose phthalate, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, polysorbate 80, potassium hydroxide, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, shellac, sodium lauryl sulphate, talc, titanium dioxide and triethyl citrate. The 20 and 60 mg capsules also contain iron oxide yellow. Structure
Duloxetine delayed-release capsules are selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) for oral administration. Its chemical designation is (+)-( S )- N -methyl-γ-(1-naphthyloxy)-2-thiophenepropylamine hydrochloride. The molecular formula is C 18 H 19 NOS•HCl, which corresponds to a molecular weight of 333.88. The structural formula is: Duloxetine hydrochloride USP is a white to brownish-white solid, which is slightly soluble in water. Each capsule contains enteric-coated pellets of 20, 30, or 60 mg of duloxetine (equivalent to 22.4, 33.7, or 67.3 mg of duloxetine hydrochloride USP, respectively). These enteric-coated pellets are designed to prevent degradation of the drug in the acidic environment of the stomach. Inactive ingredients include crospovidone, hydroxy propyl cellulose, hypromellose, hypromellose phthalate, sugar spheres, talc, titanium dioxide, and triethylcitrate. The empty hard gelatin capsule shells contain gelatin, titanium dioxide, and sodium lauryl sulphate. In addition, the 20 mg and 60 mg contain FD&C Blue No. 2 and iron oxide yellow and 30 mg contains FD&C Blue No. 2. The capsules are printed with edible ink containing black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, shellac, and strong ammonia solution. Chemical Structure
Duloxetine delayed-release capsules are selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) for oral administration. Its chemical designation is (+)-( S )- N -methyl-γ-(1-naphthyloxy)-2-thiophenepropylamine hydrochloride. The molecular formula is C 18 H 19 NOS•HCl, which corresponds to a molecular weight of 333.88. The structural formula is: Duloxetine hydrochloride USP is a white to brownish-white solid, which is slightly soluble in water. Each capsule contains enteric-coated pellets of 20, 30, or 60 mg of duloxetine (equivalent to 22.4, 33.7, or 67.3 mg of duloxetine hydrochloride USP, respectively). These enteric-coated pellets are designed to prevent degradation of the drug in the acidic environment of the stomach. Inactive ingredients include crospovidone, hydroxy propyl cellulose, hypromellose, hypromellose phthalate, sugar spheres, talc, titanium dioxide, and triethylcitrate. The empty hard gelatin capsule shells contain gelatin, titanium dioxide, and sodium lauryl sulphate. In addition, the 20 mg and 60 mg contain FD&C Blue No. 2 and iron oxide yellow and 30 mg contains FD&C Blue No. 2. The capsules are printed with edible ink containing black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, shellac, and strong ammonia solution. Chemical Structure
Duloxetine delayed-release capsules are selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SSNRI) for oral administration. Its chemical designation is (+)-( S )- N -methyl-γ-(1-naphthyloxy)-2-thiophenepropylamine hydrochloride. The molecular formula is C 18 H 19 NOS•HCl, which corresponds to a molecular weight of 333.88. The structural formula is: Duloxetine hydrochloride USP is a white to brownish-white solid, which is slightly soluble in water. Each capsule contains enteric-coated pellets of 22.4, 33.7, or 67.3 mg of duloxetine hydrochloride USP equivalent to 20, 30, or 60 mg of duloxetine, respectively. These enteric-coated pellets are designed to prevent degradation of the drug in the acidic environment of the stomach. Inactive ingredients include crospovidone, hydroxy propyl cellulose, hypromellose, hypromellose phthalate, methylene chloride, sugar spheres, talc, titanium dioxide, and triethylcitrate. The empty hard gelatin capsule shells contain gelatin, titanium dioxide, and sodium lauryl sulphate. In addition, the 20 mg and 60 mg contain FD&C Blue No. 2 and iron oxide yellow and 30 mg contains FD&C Blue No. 2. The capsules are printed with edible ink containing black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, shellac, and strong ammonia solution. Structure