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Each balsalazide disodium capsule, USP contains 750 mg of balsalazide disodium, a prodrug that is enzymatically cleaved in the colon to produce mesalamine (5-aminosalicylic acid or 5-ASA), an aminosalicylate. Each capsule of balsalazide (750 mg) is equivalent to 267 mg of mesalamine. Balsalazide disodium has the chemical name (E)-5-[[-4-[[(2- carboxyethyl)amino]carbonyl] phenyl]azo]-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, disodium salt, dihydrate. Its structural formula is: Molecular Weight: 437.31 g/mol Molecular Formula: C 17 H 13 N 3 O 6 Na 2 •2H 2 O Balsalazide disodium is a stable, odorless orange to yellow microcrystalline powder. It is freely soluble in water and isotonic saline, sparingly soluble in methanol and ethanol, and practically insoluble in all other organic solvents. Inactive Ingredients: Each hard gelatin capsule contains colloidal silicon dioxide, gelatin, magnesium stearate and titanium dioxide. The capsule imprinting ink contains propylene glycol, strong ammonia solution, shellac and red iron oxide. The sodium content of each capsule is approximately 86 mg.
Each Balsalazide Disodium Capsule, USP contains 750 mg of balsalazide disodium, a prodrug that is enzymatically cleaved in the colon to produce mesalamine (5-aminosalicylic acid or 5-ASA), an aminosalicylate. Each capsule of balsalazide (750 mg) is equivalent to 267 mg of mesalamine. Balsalazide disodium has the chemical name (E)-5-[[4-[[(2-Carboxyethyl)amino]carbonyl] phenyl]azo]-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, disodium salt, dihydrate. Its structural formula is: Molecular Weight: 437.31 Molecular Formula: C 17 H 13 N 3 Na 2 O 6 •2H 2 O Balsalazide disodium is a yellow to orange crystalline powder. It is freely soluble in water and isotonic saline and DMSO, sparingly soluble in methanol and ethanol, and practically insoluble in all other organic solvents. The inactive ingredients in Balsalazide Disodium Capsules, USP are colloidal silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate. Additionally, the capsule shell contains FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, and titanium dioxide. The black monogramming ink contains ammonium hydroxide, iron oxide black, isopropyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, and shellac glaze. The sodium content of each capsule is approximately 79 mg. Chemical Structure
Each balsalazide disodium capsule, USP contains 750 mg of balsalazide disodium, a prodrug that is enzymatically cleaved in the colon to produce mesalamine (5-aminosalicylic acid or 5-ASA), an anti-inflammatory drug. Each capsule of balsalazide (750 mg) is equivalent to 267 mg of mesalamine. Balsalazide disodium has the chemical name (E)-5-[[-4-[[(2- carboxyethyl)amino]carbonyl] phenyl]azo]-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, disodium salt, dihydrate. Its structural formula is: Molecular Weight: 437.32 Molecular Formula: C 17 H 13 N 3 O 6 Na 2 •2H 2 O Balsalazide disodium is a stable, odorless orange to yellow microcrystalline powder. It is freely soluble in water and isotonic saline, sparingly soluble in methanol and ethanol, and practically insoluble in all other organic solvents. Inactive Ingredients: Each hard gelatin capsule contains colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate and titanium dioxide. The capsule imprinting ink contains propylene glycol, strong ammonia solution, shellac and red iron oxide. The sodium content of each capsule is approximately 86 mg. structural-formula
Each Balsalazide Disodium Capsules, USP contains 750 mg of balsalazide disodium, a prodrug that is enzymatically cleaved in the colon to produce mesalamine (5-aminosalicylic acid or 5-ASA), an aminosalicylate. Each capsule of balsalazide disodium (750 mg) is equivalent to 267 mg of mesalamine. Balsalazide disodium has the chemical name (E)-5-[[-4-[[(2-carboxyethyl)amino]carbonyl]phenyl]azo]-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, disodium salt, dihydrate. Its structural formula is: Molecular Weight: 437.32 Molecular Formula: C 17 H 13 N 3 O 6 Na 2 ●2H 2 O Balsalazide disodium is a stable orange to yellow crystalline powder. It is freely soluble in water and isotonic saline, sparingly soluble in methanol and ethanol and practically insoluble in all other organic solvents. Inactive Ingredients: Each hard gelatin capsule contains colloidal silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate. Additionally, the capsule shell contains gelatin, titanium dioxide, iron oxide yellow, and iron oxide red. The black ink contains shellac, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, strong ammonia solution, black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide and water. The sodium content of each capsule is approximately 78.89 mg/ capsule (10.51%). chemstruc
Each Balsalazide Disodium Capsule, USP contains 750 mg of balsalazide disodium, a prodrug that is enzymatically cleaved in the colon to produce mesalamine (5-aminosalicylic acid or 5-ASA), an aminosalicylate. Each capsule of balsalazide (750 mg) is equivalent to 267 mg of mesalamine. Balsalazide disodium has the chemical name (E)-5-[[4-[[(2-Carboxyethyl)amino]carbonyl] phenyl]azo]-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, disodium salt, dihydrate. Its structural formula is: Molecular Weight: 437.31 Molecular Formula: C 17 H 13 N 3 Na 2 O 6 •2H 2 O Balsalazide disodium is a yellow to orange crystalline powder. It is freely soluble in water and isotonic saline and DMSO, sparingly soluble in methanol and ethanol, and practically insoluble in all other organic solvents. The inactive ingredients in Balsalazide Disodium Capsules, USP are colloidal silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate. Additionally, the capsule shell contains FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, and titanium dioxide. The black monogramming ink contains ammonium hydroxide, iron oxide black, isopropyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, and shellac glaze. The sodium content of each capsule is approximately 79 mg. Chemical Structure
Each balsalazide disodium capsule, USP contains 750 mg of balsalazide disodium, a prodrug that is enzymatically cleaved in the colon to produce mesalamine (5-aminosalicylic acid or 5-ASA), an aminosalicylate. Each capsule of balsalazide (750 mg) is equivalent to 267 mg of mesalamine. Balsalazide disodium has the chemical name (E)-5-[[-4-[[(2- carboxyethyl)amino]carbonyl] phenyl]azo]-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, disodium salt, dihydrate. Its structural formula is: Molecular Weight: 437.31 g/mol Molecular Formula: C 17 H 13 N 3 O 6 Na 2 •2H 2 O Balsalazide disodium is a stable, odorless orange to yellow microcrystalline powder. It is freely soluble in water and isotonic saline, sparingly soluble in methanol and ethanol, and practically insoluble in all other organic solvents. Inactive Ingredients: Each hard gelatin capsule contains colloidal silicon dioxide, gelatin, magnesium stearate and titanium dioxide. The capsule imprinting ink contains propylene glycol, strong ammonia solution, shellac and red iron oxide. The sodium content of each capsule is approximately 86 mg.
Each Balsalazide Disodium Capsules, USP contains 750 mg of balsalazide disodium, a prodrug that is enzymatically cleaved in the colon to produce mesalamine (5-aminosalicylic acid or 5-ASA), an aminosalicylate. Each capsule of balsalazide disodium (750 mg) is equivalent to 267 mg of mesalamine. Balsalazide disodium has the chemical name (E)-5-[[-4-[[(2-carboxyethyl)amino]carbonyl]phenyl]azo]-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, disodium salt, dihydrate. Its structural formula is: Molecular Weight: 437.31 Molecular Formula: C 17 H 13 N 3 Na 2 O 6 ·2H 2 O Balsalazide disodium is a yellow to orange crystalline powder. It is freely soluble in water and isotonic saline and DMSO, sparingly soluble in methanol and ethanol and practically insoluble in all other organic solvents. Inactive Ingredients: Each hard gelatin capsule contains colloidal silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate. Additionally, the capsule shell contains gelatin, titanium dioxide, iron oxide yellow, iron oxide black, and iron oxide red. The black ink contains shellac, iron oxide black, and potassium hydroxide. The sodium content of each capsule is approximately 79 mg. Sturucture
Each Balsalazide Disodium Capsules, USP contains 750 mg of balsalazide disodium, a prodrug that is enzymatically cleaved in the colon to produce mesalamine (5-aminosalicylic acid or 5-ASA), an aminosalicylate. Each capsule of balsalazide disodium (750 mg) is equivalent to 267 mg of mesalamine. Balsalazide disodium has the chemical name (E)-5-[[-4-[[(2-carboxyethyl)amino]carbonyl]phenyl]azo]-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, disodium salt, dihydrate. Its structural formula is: Molecular Weight: 437.31 Molecular Formula: C 17 H 13 N 3 Na 2 O 6 ·2H 2 O Balsalazide disodium is a yellow to orange crystalline powder. It is freely soluble in water and isotonic saline and DMSO, sparingly soluble in methanol and ethanol and practically insoluble in all other organic solvents. Inactive Ingredients: Each hard gelatin capsule contains colloidal silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate. Additionally, the capsule shell contains gelatin, titanium dioxide, iron oxide yellow, iron oxide black, and iron oxide red. The black ink contains shellac, iron oxide black, and potassium hydroxide. The sodium content of each capsule is approximately 79 mg. Sturucture
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Each balsalazide disodium capsule, USP contains 750 mg of balsalazide disodium, a prodrug that is enzymatically cleaved in the colon to produce mesalamine (5-aminosalicylic acid or 5-ASA), an aminosalicylate. Each capsule of balsalazide (750 mg) is equivalent to 267 mg of mesalamine. Balsalazide disodium has the chemical name (E)-5-[[-4-[[(2- carboxyethyl)amino]carbonyl] phenyl]azo]-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, disodium salt, dihydrate. Its structural formula is: Molecular Weight: 437.31 g/mol Molecular Formula: C 17 H 13 N 3 O 6 Na 2 •2H 2 O Balsalazide disodium is a stable, odorless orange to yellow microcrystalline powder. It is freely soluble in water and isotonic saline, sparingly soluble in methanol and ethanol, and practically insoluble in all other organic solvents. Inactive Ingredients: Each hard gelatin capsule contains colloidal silicon dioxide, gelatin, magnesium stearate and titanium dioxide. The capsule imprinting ink contains propylene glycol, strong ammonia solution, shellac and red iron oxide. The sodium content of each capsule is approximately 86 mg.
Each balsalazide disodium capsule, USP contains 750 mg of balsalazide disodium, a prodrug that is enzymatically cleaved in the colon to produce mesalamine (5-aminosalicylic acid or 5-ASA), an aminosalicylate. Each capsule of balsalazide (750 mg) is equivalent to 267 mg of mesalamine. Balsalazide disodium has the chemical name (E)-5-[[-4-[[(2- carboxyethyl)amino]carbonyl] phenyl]azo]-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, disodium salt, dihydrate. Its structural formula is: Molecular Weight: 437.31 g/mol Molecular Formula: C 17 H 13 N 3 O 6 Na 2 •2H 2 O Balsalazide disodium is a stable, odorless orange to yellow microcrystalline powder. It is freely soluble in water and isotonic saline, sparingly soluble in methanol and ethanol, and practically insoluble in all other organic solvents. Inactive Ingredients: Each hard gelatin capsule contains colloidal silicon dioxide, gelatin, magnesium stearate and titanium dioxide. The capsule imprinting ink contains propylene glycol, strong ammonia solution, shellac and red iron oxide. The sodium content of each capsule is approximately 86 mg.
Each Balsalazide Disodium Capsules, USP contains 750 mg of balsalazide disodium, a prodrug that is enzymatically cleaved in the colon to produce mesalamine (5-aminosalicylic acid or 5-ASA), an aminosalicylate. Each capsule of balsalazide disodium (750 mg) is equivalent to 267 mg of mesalamine. Balsalazide disodium has the chemical name (E)-5-[[-4-[[(2-carboxyethyl)amino]carbonyl]phenyl]azo]-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, disodium salt, dihydrate. Its structural formula is: Molecular Weight: 437.31 Molecular Formula: C 17 H 13 N 3 Na 2 O 6 ·2H 2 O Balsalazide disodium is a yellow to orange crystalline powder. It is freely soluble in water and isotonic saline and DMSO, sparingly soluble in methanol and ethanol and practically insoluble in all other organic solvents. Inactive Ingredients: Each hard gelatin capsule contains colloidal silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate. Additionally, the capsule shell contains gelatin, titanium dioxide, iron oxide yellow, iron oxide black, and iron oxide red. The black ink contains shellac, iron oxide black, and potassium hydroxide. The sodium content of each capsule is approximately 79 mg. Sturucture
Each Balsalazide Disodium Capsule, USP contains 750 mg of balsalazide disodium, a prodrug that is enzymatically cleaved in the colon to produce mesalamine (5-aminosalicylic acid or 5-ASA), an aminosalicylate. Each capsule of balsalazide (750 mg) is equivalent to 267 mg of mesalamine. Balsalazide disodium has the chemical name (E)-5-[[4-[[(2-Carboxyethyl)amino]carbonyl] phenyl]azo]-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, disodium salt, dihydrate. Its structural formula is: Molecular Weight: 437.31 Molecular Formula: C 17 H 13 N 3 Na 2 O 6 •2H 2 O Balsalazide disodium is a yellow to orange crystalline powder. It is freely soluble in water and isotonic saline and DMSO, sparingly soluble in methanol and ethanol, and practically insoluble in all other organic solvents. The inactive ingredients in Balsalazide Disodium Capsules, USP are colloidal silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate. Additionally, the capsule shell contains FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, and titanium dioxide. The black monogramming ink contains ammonium hydroxide, iron oxide black, isopropyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, and shellac glaze. The sodium content of each capsule is approximately 79 mg. Chemical Structure
Each Balsalazide Disodium Capsule, USP contains 750 mg of balsalazide disodium, a prodrug that is enzymatically cleaved in the colon to produce mesalamine (5-aminosalicylic acid or 5-ASA), an aminosalicylate. Each capsule of balsalazide (750 mg) is equivalent to 267 mg of mesalamine. Balsalazide disodium has the chemical name (E)-5-[[4-[[(2-Carboxyethyl)amino]carbonyl] phenyl]azo]-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, disodium salt, dihydrate. Its structural formula is: Molecular Weight: 437.31 Molecular Formula: C 17 H 13 N 3 Na 2 O 6 •2H 2 O Balsalazide disodium is a yellow to orange crystalline powder. It is freely soluble in water and isotonic saline and DMSO, sparingly soluble in methanol and ethanol, and practically insoluble in all other organic solvents. The inactive ingredients in Balsalazide Disodium Capsules, USP are colloidal silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate. Additionally, the capsule shell contains FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, and titanium dioxide. The black monogramming ink contains ammonium hydroxide, iron oxide black, isopropyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, and shellac glaze. The sodium content of each capsule is approximately 79 mg. Chemical Structure
Each Balsalazide Disodium Capsules, USP contains 750 mg of balsalazide disodium, a prodrug that is enzymatically cleaved in the colon to produce mesalamine (5-aminosalicylic acid or 5-ASA), an aminosalicylate. Each capsule of balsalazide disodium (750 mg) is equivalent to 267 mg of mesalamine. Balsalazide disodium has the chemical name (E)-5-[[-4-[[(2-carboxyethyl)amino]carbonyl]phenyl]azo]-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, disodium salt, dihydrate. Its structural formula is: Molecular Weight: 437.31 Molecular Formula: C 17 H 13 N 3 Na 2 O 6 ·2H 2 O Balsalazide disodium is a yellow to orange crystalline powder. It is freely soluble in water and isotonic saline and DMSO, sparingly soluble in methanol and ethanol and practically insoluble in all other organic solvents. Inactive Ingredients: Each hard gelatin capsule contains colloidal silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate. Additionally, the capsule shell contains gelatin, titanium dioxide, iron oxide yellow, iron oxide black, and iron oxide red. The black ink contains shellac, iron oxide black, and potassium hydroxide. The sodium content of each capsule is approximately 79 mg. Sturucture
Each balsalazide disodium capsule, USP contains 750 mg of balsalazide disodium, a prodrug that is enzymatically cleaved in the colon to produce mesalamine (5-aminosalicylic acid or 5-ASA), an anti-inflammatory drug. Each capsule of balsalazide (750 mg) is equivalent to 267 mg of mesalamine. Balsalazide disodium has the chemical name (E)-5-[[-4-[[(2- carboxyethyl)amino]carbonyl] phenyl]azo]-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, disodium salt, dihydrate. Its structural formula is: Molecular Weight: 437.32 Molecular Formula: C 17 H 13 N 3 O 6 Na 2 •2H 2 O Balsalazide disodium is a stable, odorless orange to yellow microcrystalline powder. It is freely soluble in water and isotonic saline, sparingly soluble in methanol and ethanol, and practically insoluble in all other organic solvents. Inactive Ingredients: Each hard gelatin capsule contains colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate and titanium dioxide. The capsule imprinting ink contains propylene glycol, strong ammonia solution, shellac and red iron oxide. The sodium content of each capsule is approximately 86 mg. structural-formula
Each Balsalazide Disodium Capsules, USP contains 750 mg of balsalazide disodium, a prodrug that is enzymatically cleaved in the colon to produce mesalamine (5-aminosalicylic acid or 5-ASA), an aminosalicylate. Each capsule of balsalazide disodium (750 mg) is equivalent to 267 mg of mesalamine. Balsalazide disodium has the chemical name (E)-5-[[-4-[[(2-carboxyethyl)amino]carbonyl]phenyl]azo]-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, disodium salt, dihydrate. Its structural formula is: Molecular Weight: 437.32 Molecular Formula: C 17 H 13 N 3 O 6 Na 2 ●2H 2 O Balsalazide disodium is a stable orange to yellow crystalline powder. It is freely soluble in water and isotonic saline, sparingly soluble in methanol and ethanol and practically insoluble in all other organic solvents. Inactive Ingredients: Each hard gelatin capsule contains colloidal silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate. Additionally, the capsule shell contains gelatin, titanium dioxide, iron oxide yellow, and iron oxide red. The black ink contains shellac, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, strong ammonia solution, black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide and water. The sodium content of each capsule is approximately 78.89 mg/ capsule (10.51%). chemstruc
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Each Balsalazide Disodium Capsule, USP contains 750 mg of balsalazide disodium, a prodrug that is enzymatically cleaved in the colon to produce mesalamine (5-aminosalicylic acid or 5-ASA), an aminosalicylate. Each capsule of balsalazide (750 mg) is equivalent to 267 mg of mesalamine. Balsalazide disodium has the chemical name (E)-5-[[4-[[(2-Carboxyethyl)amino]carbonyl] phenyl]azo]-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, disodium salt, dihydrate. Its structural formula is: Molecular Weight: 437.31 Molecular Formula: C 17 H 13 N 3 Na 2 O 6 •2H 2 O Balsalazide disodium is a yellow to orange crystalline powder. It is freely soluble in water and isotonic saline and DMSO, sparingly soluble in methanol and ethanol, and practically insoluble in all other organic solvents. The inactive ingredients in Balsalazide Disodium Capsules, USP are colloidal silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate. Additionally, the capsule shell contains FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, and titanium dioxide. The black monogramming ink contains ammonium hydroxide, iron oxide black, isopropyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, and shellac glaze. The sodium content of each capsule is approximately 79 mg. Chemical Structure
Each Balsalazide Disodium Capsules, USP contains 750 mg of balsalazide disodium, a prodrug that is enzymatically cleaved in the colon to produce mesalamine (5-aminosalicylic acid or 5-ASA), an aminosalicylate. Each capsule of balsalazide disodium (750 mg) is equivalent to 267 mg of mesalamine. Balsalazide disodium has the chemical name (E)-5-[[-4-[[(2-carboxyethyl)amino]carbonyl]phenyl]azo]-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, disodium salt, dihydrate. Its structural formula is: Molecular Weight: 437.31 Molecular Formula: C 17 H 13 N 3 Na 2 O 6 ·2H 2 O Balsalazide disodium is a yellow to orange crystalline powder. It is freely soluble in water and isotonic saline and DMSO, sparingly soluble in methanol and ethanol and practically insoluble in all other organic solvents. Inactive Ingredients: Each hard gelatin capsule contains colloidal silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate. Additionally, the capsule shell contains gelatin, titanium dioxide, iron oxide yellow, iron oxide black, and iron oxide red. The black ink contains shellac, iron oxide black, and potassium hydroxide. The sodium content of each capsule is approximately 79 mg. Sturucture
Each Balsalazide Disodium Capsules, USP contains 750 mg of balsalazide disodium, a prodrug that is enzymatically cleaved in the colon to produce mesalamine (5-aminosalicylic acid or 5-ASA), an aminosalicylate. Each capsule of balsalazide disodium (750 mg) is equivalent to 267 mg of mesalamine. Balsalazide disodium has the chemical name (E)-5-[[-4-[[(2-carboxyethyl)amino]carbonyl]phenyl]azo]-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, disodium salt, dihydrate. Its structural formula is: Molecular Weight: 437.32 Molecular Formula: C 17 H 13 N 3 O 6 Na 2 ●2H 2 O Balsalazide disodium is a stable orange to yellow crystalline powder. It is freely soluble in water and isotonic saline, sparingly soluble in methanol and ethanol and practically insoluble in all other organic solvents. Inactive Ingredients: Each hard gelatin capsule contains colloidal silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate. Additionally, the capsule shell contains gelatin, titanium dioxide, iron oxide yellow, and iron oxide red. The black ink contains shellac, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, strong ammonia solution, black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide and water. The sodium content of each capsule is approximately 78.89 mg/ capsule (10.51%). chemstruc
Each balsalazide disodium capsule, USP contains 750 mg of balsalazide disodium, a prodrug that is enzymatically cleaved in the colon to produce mesalamine (5-aminosalicylic acid or 5-ASA), an aminosalicylate. Each capsule of balsalazide (750 mg) is equivalent to 267 mg of mesalamine. Balsalazide disodium has the chemical name (E)-5-[[-4-[[(2- carboxyethyl)amino]carbonyl] phenyl]azo]-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, disodium salt, dihydrate. Its structural formula is: Molecular Weight: 437.31 g/mol Molecular Formula: C 17 H 13 N 3 O 6 Na 2 •2H 2 O Balsalazide disodium is a stable, odorless orange to yellow microcrystalline powder. It is freely soluble in water and isotonic saline, sparingly soluble in methanol and ethanol, and practically insoluble in all other organic solvents. Inactive Ingredients: Each hard gelatin capsule contains colloidal silicon dioxide, gelatin, magnesium stearate and titanium dioxide. The capsule imprinting ink contains propylene glycol, strong ammonia solution, shellac and red iron oxide. The sodium content of each capsule is approximately 86 mg.
Each Balsalazide Disodium Capsule, USP contains 750 mg of balsalazide disodium, a prodrug that is enzymatically cleaved in the colon to produce mesalamine (5-aminosalicylic acid or 5-ASA), an aminosalicylate. Each capsule of balsalazide (750 mg) is equivalent to 267 mg of mesalamine. Balsalazide disodium has the chemical name (E)-5-[[4-[[(2-Carboxyethyl)amino]carbonyl] phenyl]azo]-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, disodium salt, dihydrate. Its structural formula is: Molecular Weight: 437.31 Molecular Formula: C 17 H 13 N 3 Na 2 O 6 •2H 2 O Balsalazide disodium is a yellow to orange crystalline powder. It is freely soluble in water and isotonic saline and DMSO, sparingly soluble in methanol and ethanol, and practically insoluble in all other organic solvents. The inactive ingredients in Balsalazide Disodium Capsules, USP are colloidal silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate. Additionally, the capsule shell contains FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, and titanium dioxide. The black monogramming ink contains ammonium hydroxide, iron oxide black, isopropyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, and shellac glaze. The sodium content of each capsule is approximately 79 mg. Chemical Structure
Each balsalazide disodium capsule, USP contains 750 mg of balsalazide disodium, a prodrug that is enzymatically cleaved in the colon to produce mesalamine (5-aminosalicylic acid or 5-ASA), an anti-inflammatory drug. Each capsule of balsalazide (750 mg) is equivalent to 267 mg of mesalamine. Balsalazide disodium has the chemical name (E)-5-[[-4-[[(2- carboxyethyl)amino]carbonyl] phenyl]azo]-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, disodium salt, dihydrate. Its structural formula is: Molecular Weight: 437.32 Molecular Formula: C 17 H 13 N 3 O 6 Na 2 •2H 2 O Balsalazide disodium is a stable, odorless orange to yellow microcrystalline powder. It is freely soluble in water and isotonic saline, sparingly soluble in methanol and ethanol, and practically insoluble in all other organic solvents. Inactive Ingredients: Each hard gelatin capsule contains colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate and titanium dioxide. The capsule imprinting ink contains propylene glycol, strong ammonia solution, shellac and red iron oxide. The sodium content of each capsule is approximately 86 mg. structural-formula
Each balsalazide disodium capsule, USP contains 750 mg of balsalazide disodium, a prodrug that is enzymatically cleaved in the colon to produce mesalamine (5-aminosalicylic acid or 5-ASA), an aminosalicylate. Each capsule of balsalazide (750 mg) is equivalent to 267 mg of mesalamine. Balsalazide disodium has the chemical name (E)-5-[[-4-[[(2- carboxyethyl)amino]carbonyl] phenyl]azo]-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, disodium salt, dihydrate. Its structural formula is: Molecular Weight: 437.31 g/mol Molecular Formula: C 17 H 13 N 3 O 6 Na 2 •2H 2 O Balsalazide disodium is a stable, odorless orange to yellow microcrystalline powder. It is freely soluble in water and isotonic saline, sparingly soluble in methanol and ethanol, and practically insoluble in all other organic solvents. Inactive Ingredients: Each hard gelatin capsule contains colloidal silicon dioxide, gelatin, magnesium stearate and titanium dioxide. The capsule imprinting ink contains propylene glycol, strong ammonia solution, shellac and red iron oxide. The sodium content of each capsule is approximately 86 mg.
Each Balsalazide Disodium Capsules, USP contains 750 mg of balsalazide disodium, a prodrug that is enzymatically cleaved in the colon to produce mesalamine (5-aminosalicylic acid or 5-ASA), an aminosalicylate. Each capsule of balsalazide disodium (750 mg) is equivalent to 267 mg of mesalamine. Balsalazide disodium has the chemical name (E)-5-[[-4-[[(2-carboxyethyl)amino]carbonyl]phenyl]azo]-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, disodium salt, dihydrate. Its structural formula is: Molecular Weight: 437.31 Molecular Formula: C 17 H 13 N 3 Na 2 O 6 ·2H 2 O Balsalazide disodium is a yellow to orange crystalline powder. It is freely soluble in water and isotonic saline and DMSO, sparingly soluble in methanol and ethanol and practically insoluble in all other organic solvents. Inactive Ingredients: Each hard gelatin capsule contains colloidal silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate. Additionally, the capsule shell contains gelatin, titanium dioxide, iron oxide yellow, iron oxide black, and iron oxide red. The black ink contains shellac, iron oxide black, and potassium hydroxide. The sodium content of each capsule is approximately 79 mg. Sturucture