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Abigale, 1 mg/0.5 mg is a single tablet for oral administration containing 1 mg of estradiol and 0.5 mg of norethindrone acetate and the following excipients: maize starch, lactose monohydrate, FD&C Yellow No. 6, copovidone, talc and magnesium stearate. Abigale Lo, 0.5 mg/0.1 mg is a single tablet for oral administration containing 0.5 mg of estradiol and 0.1 mg of norethindrone acetate and the following excipients: maize starch, lactose monohydrate, FD&C Yellow No. 6, copovidone, talc and magnesium stearate. Estradiol (E 2 ), is a white or almost white crystalline powder. Its chemical name is estra-1, 3, 5 (10)-triene-3, 17β-diol hemihydrate with the empirical formula of C 18 H 24 O 2 , ½ H 2 O and a molecular weight of 281.4. The structural formula of E 2 is as follows: Norethindrone acetate (NETA) is a white or yellowish-white crystalline powder. Its chemical name is 17β -acetoxy-19-nor-17α -pregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one with the empirical formula of C 22 H 28 O 3 and molecular weight of 340.5. The structural formula of NETA is as follows: Estradiol Structural Formula Norethindrone Acetate Structural Formula
Estradiol and norethindrone acetate tablets USP, 1 mg/0.5 mg are a single tablet for oral administration containing 1 mg of estradiol and 0.5 mg of norethindrone acetate and the following excipients: lactose monohydrate, starch (corn), copovidone, polysorbate 80, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, talc and triacetin. Estradiol (E 2 ), is a white or almost white crystalline powder. Its chemical name is estra-1, 3, 5 (10)-triene-3, 17β-diol hemihydrate with the empirical formula of C 18 H 24 O 2 , ½ H 2 O and a molecular weight of 281.4. The structural formula of E 2 is as follows: Estradiol Norethindrone acetate (NETA), is a white or yellowish-white crystalline powder. Its chemical name is 17β -acetoxy-19-nor-17α -pregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one with the empirical formula of C 22 H 28 O 3 and molecular weight of 340.5. The structural formula of NETA is as follows: Norethindrone Acetate image description image description
Estradiol and norethindrone acetate tablets USP, 1 mg/0.5 mg is a single tablet for oral administration containing 1 mg of estradiol and 0.5 mg of norethindrone acetate and the following excipients: lactose monohydrate, starch (corn), polysorbate 80, copovidone, magnesium stearate, polyvinyl alcohol, titanium dioxide, talc, macrogol/polyethylglycol 3350, lecithin (soya), D&C Yellow NO.10 Aluminum lake, FD&C Blue NO.2 Aluminum lake and FD&C Red NO.40 Aluminum lake. Estradiol and norethindrone acetate tablets USP, 0.5 mg/0.1 mg is a single tablet for oral administration containing 0.5 mg of estradiol and 0.1 mg of norethindrone acetate and the following excipients: lactose monohydrate, starch (corn), polysorbate 80, copovidone, magnesium stearate, polyvinyl alcohol, titanium dioxide, talc, macrogol/polyethylglycol 3350, lecithin (soya), D&C Yellow NO.10 Aluminum lake, FD&C Blue NO.2 Aluminum lake and FD&C Yellow NO.6 Aluminum lake. Estradiol is a white or almost white crystalline powder. Its chemical name is estra-1, 3, 5 (10)- triene-3, 17b-diol hemihydrate with the empirical formula of C 18 H 24 O 2 , ½ H 2 O and a molecular weight of 281.4. The structural formula of E 2 is as follows: Norethindrone acetate (NETA) is a white or yellowish-white crystalline powder. Its chemical name is 17β -acetoxy-19-nor-17α -pregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one with the empirical formula of C 22 H 28 O 3 and molecular weight of 340.5. The structural formula of NETA is as follows: Product meets USP dissolution test 2. Image Image
Etyqa (estradiol and norethindrone acetate tablets, USP) 1 mg/0.5 mg is a single tablet for oral administration containing 1 mg of estradiol USP and 0.5 mg of norethindrone acetate USP and the following excipients: corn starch, hydroxyl propyl cellulose, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, talc and triacetin. Etyqa (estradiol and norethindrone acetate tablets, USP) 0.5 mg/0.1 mg is a single tablet for oral administration containing 0.5 mg of estradiol USP and 0.1 mg of norethindrone acetate USP and the following excipients: corn starch, hydroxyl propyl cellulose, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, talc and triacetin. Estradiol is a white or creamy white, small crystals or crystalline powder. Its chemical name is estra-1, 3, 5 (10)-triene-3, 17β-diol hemihydrate with the empirical formula of C 18 H 24 O 2 , ½ H 2 O and a molecular weight of 281.4. The structural formula of E 2 is as follows: Norethindrone acetate (NETA) is a white to creamy white, odorless, crystalline powder. Its chemical name is 17β -acetoxy-19-nor-17α -pregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one with the empirical formula of C 22 H 28 O 3 and molecular weight of 340.5. The structural formula of NETA is as follows: estradiolnorethin-str1.jpg estradiolnorethin-str2.jpg
Mimvey ® (estradiol and norethindrone acetate tablets, USP) 1 mg/0.5 mg is a single tablet for oral administration containing 1 mg of estradiol, USP and 0.5 mg of norethindrone acetate, USP and the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, copovidone, corn starch, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, and titanium dioxide. Estradiol (E 2 ), an estrogen, is a white or almost white crystalline powder. Its chemical name is estra-1, 3, 5 (10)-triene-3, 17β-diol hemihydrate. The structural formula of E 2 is as follows: Estradiol, USP C 18 H 24 O 2 , 1 / 2 H 2 O M.W. 281.4 Norethindrone acetate (NETA), a progestin, is a white or yellowish-white crystalline powder. Its chemical name is 17β-acetoxy-19-nor-17α-pregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one. The structural formula of NETA is as follows: Norethindrone Acetate, USP C 22 H 28 O 3 M.W. 340.5 Estradiol Structure Norethindrone Acetate Structure
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USES: This is a topical cream that contains bio-identical estriol and estradiol derived from wild yam and formulated in an 80:20 ratio. When applied to the skin it can help balance your hormones and provide temporary relief from menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes. DIRECTIONS: Apply once or twice a day. Massage into inner arms, thighs, chest or apply to inner forearm and rub arms together or use as directed by your Physician.
Abigale, 1 mg/0.5 mg is a single tablet for oral administration containing 1 mg of estradiol and 0.5 mg of norethindrone acetate and the following excipients: maize starch, lactose monohydrate, FD&C Yellow No. 6, copovidone, talc and magnesium stearate. Abigale Lo, 0.5 mg/0.1 mg is a single tablet for oral administration containing 0.5 mg of estradiol and 0.1 mg of norethindrone acetate and the following excipients: maize starch, lactose monohydrate, FD&C Yellow No. 6, copovidone, talc and magnesium stearate. Estradiol (E 2 ), is a white or almost white crystalline powder. Its chemical name is estra-1, 3, 5 (10)-triene-3, 17β-diol hemihydrate with the empirical formula of C 18 H 24 O 2 , ½ H 2 O and a molecular weight of 281.4. The structural formula of E 2 is as follows: Norethindrone acetate (NETA) is a white or yellowish-white crystalline powder. Its chemical name is 17β -acetoxy-19-nor-17α -pregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one with the empirical formula of C 22 H 28 O 3 and molecular weight of 340.5. The structural formula of NETA is as follows: Estradiol Structural Formula Norethindrone Acetate Structural Formula
Activella 1 mg/0.5 mg is a single tablet for oral administration containing 1 mg of estradiol and 0.5 mg of norethindrone acetate and the following excipients: lactose monohydrate, starch (corn), copovidone, talc, magnesium stearate, hypromellose and triacetin. Activella 0.5 mg/0.1 mg is a single tablet for oral administration containing 0.5 mg of estradiol and 0.1 mg of norethindrone acetate and the following excipients: lactose monohydrate, starch (corn), hydroxypropylcellulose, talc, magnesium stearate, hypromellose and triacetin. Estradiol is a white or almost white crystalline powder. Its chemical name is estra-1, 3, 5 (10)-triene-3, 17β-diol hemihydrate with the empirical formula of C 18 H 24 O 2 ,1/2; H 2 O and a molecular weight of 281.4. The structural formula of E 2 is as follows: Estradiol Norethindrone acetate (NETA) is a white or yellowish-white crystalline powder. Its chemical name is 17β-acetoxy-19-nor-17α-pregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one with the empirical formula of C 22 H 28 O 3 and molecular weight of 340.5. The structural formula of NETA is as follows: Norethindrone Acetate Estradiol structural formula Norethindrone Acetate structural formula
Angeliq tablets, for oral administration, provide a hormone regimen consisting of drospirenone and estradiol. Drospirenone, (6R,7R,8R,9S,10R,13S,14S,15S,16S,17S)-1,3´,4´,6, 6a,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,15a,16-hexadecahydro-10,13-dimethylspiro-[17H-dicyclopropa[6,7:15,16]cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene- 17,2´(5H)-furan]-3,5´(2H)-dione (CAS) is a synthetic progestational compound and has a molecular weight of 366.5 and a molecular formula of C 24 H 30 O 3 . Estradiol USP, (Estra-1,3,5(10)-triene-3,17-diol,17ß), has a molecular weight of 272.39 and the molecular formula is C 18 H 24 O 2 . The structural formulas are as follows: The inactive ingredients in Angeliq 0.5 mg DRSP/1 mg E2 tablets are: lactose monohydrate NF, corn starch NF, pregelatinized starch NF, povidone 25000 USP, magnesium stearate NF, hydroxylpropylmethyl cellulose USP, macrogol 6000 NF, talc USP, titanium dioxide USP, and red ferric oxide pigment NF. The inactive ingredients in Angeliq 0.25 mg DRSP/0.5 mg E2 tablets are: lactose monohydrate NF, corn starch NF, pregelatinized starch NF, povidone 25000 USP, magnesium stearate NF, hydroxylpropylmethyl cellulose USP, macrogol 6000 NF, talc USP, titanium dioxide USP, and yellow ferric oxide pigment NF. Chemical Structure
Aurovela 1/20 is progestogen-estrogen combination. Each light yellow to yellow tablet contains norethindrone acetate USP (17 alpha-ethinyl-19-nortestosterone acetate), 1 mg; ethinyl estradiol USP (17 alpha-ethinyl-1,3,5(10)-estratriene-3, 17 beta-diol), 20 mcg. Each light yellow to yellow tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: compressible sugar, croscarmellose sodium, D&C Yellow No. 10 aluminum lake, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, and vitamin E. The structural formulas are as follows: Meets USP Dissolution Test 2. Chemical Structure1 Chemical Structure2
Aurovela 1.5/30 is progestogen-estrogen combination. Each white to off-white tablet contains norethindrone acetate USP (17 alpha-ethinyl-19-nortestosterone acetate), 1.5 mg; ethinyl estradiol USP (17 alpha -ethinyl-1,3,5(10)-estratriene-3, 17 beta-diol), 30 mcg. Each white to off-white tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: compressible sugar, croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, and vitamin E. The structural formulas are as follows: Meets USP Dissolution Test 2. Norethindrone Chemical Structure Ethinylestradiol Chemical Structure
DIRECTIONS: Apply once or twice a day. Massage into inner arms, thighs, chest or apply to inner forearm and rub arms together or use as directed by your Physician.
USES: This is a topical cream that contains bio-identical estriol and estradiol derived from wild yam and formulated in an 80:20 ratio. When applied to the skin it can help balance your hormones and provide temporary relief from menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes. DIRECTIONS: Apply once or twice a day. Massage into inner arms, thighs, chest or apply to inner forearm and rub arms together or use as directed by your Physician.
USES: This is a topical cream that contains bio-identical estriol and estradiol derived from wild yam and formulated in an 80:20 ratio. When applied to the skin it can help balance your hormones and provide temporary relief from menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes. DIRECTIONS: Apply once or twice a day. Massage into inner arms, thighs, chest or apply to inner forearm and rub arms together or use as directed by your Physician.
BIJUVA (estradiol and progesterone) is an oval shaped opaque capsule in which the estradiol is solubilized and the progesterone is micronized and suspended in the mixture of medium chain mono and di-glycerides and lauroyl polyoxyl-32 glycerides. Each 0.5 mg/100 mg capsule is light pink on one side, dark pink on the other side, and printed with "5C1" in white ink. Each 1 mg/100 mg capsule is light pink on one side, dark pink on the other side, and printed with "1C1" in white ink. Estradiol (estra-1,3,5 (10)-triene-3,17β-diol), an estrogen, has a molecular weight of 272.38, and chemical formula C 18 H 24 O 2 . Progesterone (pregn-4-ene-3, 20-dione) has a molecular weight of 314.47, and chemical formula C 21 H 30 O 2 . The structural formulas are as follows: Estradiol Progesterone Each BIJUVA (estradiol and progesterone) capsule contains the following inactive ingredients: ammonium hydroxide, ethanol, ethyl acetate, FD&C Red #40, gelatin, glycerin, hydrolyzed gelatin, isopropyl alcohol, lauroyl polyoxyl-32 glycerides, lecithin, medium chain mono and di-glycerides, medium chain triglycerides, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, propylene glycol, purified water, and titanium dioxide. Structural Formula Structural Formula
BIJUVA (estradiol and progesterone) is an oval shaped opaque capsule in which the estradiol is solubilized and the progesterone is micronized and suspended in the mixture of medium chain mono and di-glycerides and lauroyl polyoxyl-32 glycerides. Each 0.5 mg/100 mg capsule is light pink on one side, dark pink on the other side, and printed with "5C1" in white ink. Each 1 mg/100 mg capsule is light pink on one side, dark pink on the other side, and printed with "1C1" in white ink. Estradiol (estra-1,3,5 (10)-triene-3,17β-diol), an estrogen, has a molecular weight of 272.38, and chemical formula C 18 H 24 O 2 . Progesterone (pregn-4-ene-3, 20-dione) has a molecular weight of 314.47, and chemical formula C 21 H 30 O 2 . The structural formulas are as follows: Estradiol Progesterone Each BIJUVA (estradiol and progesterone) capsule contains the following inactive ingredients: ammonium hydroxide, ethanol, ethyl acetate, FD&C Red #40, gelatin, glycerin, hydrolyzed gelatin, isopropyl alcohol, lauroyl polyoxyl-32 glycerides, lecithin, medium chain mono and di- glycerides, medium chain triglycerides, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, propylene glycol, purified water, and titanium dioxide. Chemical Structure Chemical Structure
Climara (estradiol transdermal system), is designed to release estradiol continuously upon application to intact skin. Six (6.5, 9.375, 12.5, 15, 18.75 and 25 cm 2 ) systems are available to provide nominal in vivo delivery of 0.025, 0.0375, 0.05, 0.06, 0.075 or 0.1 mg respectively of estradiol per day. The period of use is 7 days. Each system has a contact surface area of either 6.5, 9.375, 12.5, 15, 18.75 or 25 cm 2 , and contains 2, 2.85, 3.8, 4.55, 5.7 or 7.6 mg of estradiol USP respectively. The composition of the systems per unit area is identical. Estradiol USP is a white, crystalline powder, chemically described as estra-1,3,5(10)-triene-3, 17β-diol. It has an empirical formula of C 18 H 24 O 2 and molecular weight of 272.38. The structural formula is: The Climara transdermal system comprises three layers. Proceeding from the visible surface toward the surface attached to the skin, these layers are: 1. A translucent polyethylene film. 2. An acrylate adhesive matrix containing estradiol USP. 3. A protective liner of siliconized or fluoropolymer-coated polyester film is attached to the adhesive surface and must be removed before the system can be used. The active component of the transdermal system is estradiol. The remaining components of the transdermal system (acrylate copolymer adhesive, fatty acid esters, and polyethylene backing) are pharmacologically inactive. Chemical Structure Patch Diagram
Climara Pro (estradiol/levonorgestrel transdermal system) is an adhesive-based matrix transdermal patch designed to release both estradiol and levonorgestrel, a progestational agent, continuously upon application to intact skin. The 22 cm 2 Climara Pro system contains 4.4 mg estradiol and 1.39 mg levonorgestrel and provides a nominal delivery rate (mg per day) of 0.045 estradiol and 0.015 levonorgestrel. Estradiol USP has a molecular weight of 272.39 and the molecular formula is C 18 H 24 O 2 . Levonorgestrel USP has a molecular weight of 312.4 and a molecular formula of C 21 H 28 O 2 . The structural formulas for estradiol and levonorgestrel are: The Climara Pro transdermal system comprises 3 layers. Proceeding from the visible surface towards the surface attached to the skin, these layers are: 1. A translucent polyethylene backing film. 2. An acrylate adhesive matrix containing estradiol and levonorgestrel. 3. A protective liner of either siliconized or fluoropolymer coated polyester film. The protective liner is attached to the adhesive surface and must be removed before the system can be used. The active components of the transdermal system are estradiol and levonorgestrel. The remaining components of the transdermal system (acrylate copolymer adhesive and polyvinylpyrrolidone/vinyl acetate copolymer) are pharmacologically inactive. Chemical structure diagram patch
CombiPatch ® (estradiol/norethindrone acetate transdermal system) is an adhesive-based matrix transdermal patch designed to release both estradiol, an estrogen, and norethindrone acetate (NETA), a progestational agent, continuously upon application to intact skin. Two systems are available, providing the following in vivo delivery rates of estradiol and NETA. 1 NETA=norethindrone acetate. 2 Based on in vivo/in vitro flux data, delivery of both components per day via skin of average permeability (interindividual variation in skin permeability is approximately 20 percent). System Size Estradiol (mg) NETA 1 (mg) Nominal Delivery Rate 2 (mg per day) Estradiol / NETA 9 cm 2 round 0.62 2.7 0.05/0.14 16 cm 2 round 0.51 4.8 0.05/0.25 Estradiol USP (estradiol) is a white to creamy white, odorless, crystalline powder, chemically described as estra-1,3,5(10)-triene-3,17 β -diol. The molecular weight of estradiol is 272.39 and the molecular formula is C 18 H 24 O 2 . NETA USP is a white to creamy white, odorless, crystalline powder, chemically described as 17-hydroxy-19-nor-17α-pregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one acetate. The molecular weight of NETA is 340.47 and the molecular formula is C 22 H 28 O 3 . The structural formulas for estradiol and NETA are: CombiPatch is comprised of 3 layers. Proceeding from the visible surface toward the surface attached to the skin, these layers are (1) a translucent polyolefin film backing, (2) an adhesive layer containing estradiol, NETA, acrylic adhesive, silicone adhesive, oleic acid NF, povidone USP and dipropylene glycol, and (3) a polyester release protective liner, which is attached to the adhesive surface and must be removed before the system can be used. The active components of the system are estradiol USP and NETA USP. The remaining components of the system are pharmacologically inactive. Chemical Structure Layer
Divigel (estradiol gel) 0.1 percent, is a clear, colorless gel, which is odorless when dry. It is designed to deliver sustained circulating concentrations of estradiol when applied once daily to the skin. The gel is applied to a small area (200 cm 2 ) of the thigh in a thin layer. Divigel is available in five doses of 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, and 1.25 grams for topical application (corresponding to 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, and 1.25 mg estradiol, respectively). The active component of the topical gel is estradiol. Estradiol is a white crystalline powder, chemically described as estra-1,3,5(10)-triene-3,17ß-diol. It has an empirical formula of C 18 H 24 O 2 and molecular weight of 272.39. The structural formula is: Divigel Chemical Structure The remaining components of the gel (carbomer, ethanol, propylene glycol, purified water, and triethanolamine) are pharmacologically inactive. Divigel Chemical Structure
DOTTI (estradiol transdermal system, USP) contains estradiol, USP in a multipolymeric adhesive. The system is designed to release estradiol, USP continuously upon application to intact skin. Five dosage strengths of DOTTI are available to provide nominal in vivo delivery rates of 0.025, 0.0375, 0.05, 0.075, or 0.1 mg of estradiol, USP per day via the skin. Each corresponding system has an active surface area of 1.89, 2.83, 3.78, 5.66, or 7.55 cm 2 and contains 0.314, 0.470, 0.627, 0.940, or 1.253 mg of estradiol USP, respectively. The composition of the systems per unit area is identical. Estradiol, USP is a white to practically white powder, chemically described as estra-1,3,5 (10)- triene-3,17β-diol. The structural formula is: The molecular formula of estradiol, USP is C 18 H 24 0 2 . The molecular weight is 272.39 g/mol. DOTTI is comprised of 3 layers. Proceeding from the visible surface toward the surface attached to the skin, these layers are (1) polyester and ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer film (2) an adhesive formulation containing estradiol USP, acrylic adhesive, silicone adhesive, oleyl alcohol, NF, povidone, USP and dipropylene glycol, and (3) a polyester release liner which is attached to the adhesive surface and must be removed before the system can be used. The active component of the system is estradiol, USP. The remaining components of the system are pharmacologically inactive. FDA approved acceptance criteria for dissolution test specifications differ from USP.
DOTTI (estradiol transdermal system, USP) contains estradiol, USP in a multipolymeric adhesive. The system is designed to release estradiol, USP continuously upon application to intact skin. Five dosage strengths of DOTTI are available to provide nominal in vivo delivery rates of 0.025, 0.0375, 0.05, 0.075, or 0.1 mg of estradiol, USP per day via the skin. Each corresponding system has an active surface area of 1.89, 2.83, 3.78, 5.66, or 7.55 cm 2 and contains 0.314, 0.470, 0.627, 0.940, or 1.253 mg of estradiol USP, respectively. The composition of the systems per unit area is identical. Estradiol, USP is a white to practically white powder, chemically described as estra-1,3,5 (10)- triene-3,17β-diol. The structural formula is: The molecular formula of estradiol, USP is C 18 H 24 0 2 . The molecular weight is 272.39 g/mol. DOTTI is comprised of 3 layers. Proceeding from the visible surface toward the surface attached to the skin, these layers are (1) polyester and ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer film (2) an adhesive formulation containing estradiol USP, acrylic adhesive, silicone adhesive, oleyl alcohol, NF, povidone, USP and dipropylene glycol, and (3) a polyester release liner which is attached to the adhesive surface and must be removed before the system can be used. The active component of the system is estradiol, USP. The remaining components of the system are pharmacologically inactive. FDA approved acceptance criteria for dissolution test specifications differ from USP.
DOTTI (estradiol transdermal system, USP) contains estradiol, USP in a multipolymeric adhesive. The system is designed to release estradiol, USP continuously upon application to intact skin. Five dosage strengths of DOTTI are available to provide nominal in vivo delivery rates of 0.025, 0.0375, 0.05, 0.075, or 0.1 mg of estradiol, USP per day via the skin. Each corresponding system has an active surface area of 1.89, 2.83, 3.78, 5.66, or 7.55 cm 2 and contains 0.314, 0.470, 0.627, 0.940, or 1.253 mg of estradiol USP, respectively. The composition of the systems per unit area is identical. Estradiol, USP is a white to practically white powder, chemically described as estra-1,3,5 (10)- triene-3,17β-diol. The structural formula is: The molecular formula of estradiol, USP is C 18 H 24 0 2 . The molecular weight is 272.39 g/mol. DOTTI is comprised of 3 layers. Proceeding from the visible surface toward the surface attached to the skin, these layers are (1) polyester and ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer film (2) an adhesive formulation containing estradiol USP, acrylic adhesive, silicone adhesive, oleyl alcohol, NF, povidone, USP and dipropylene glycol, and (3) a polyester release liner which is attached to the adhesive surface and must be removed before the system can be used. The active component of the system is estradiol, USP. The remaining components of the system are pharmacologically inactive. FDA approved acceptance criteria for dissolution test specifications differ from USP. 1 2
DOTTI (estradiol transdermal system, USP) contains estradiol, USP in a multipolymeric adhesive. The system is designed to release estradiol, USP continuously upon application to intact skin. Five dosage strengths of DOTTI are available to provide nominal in vivo delivery rates of 0.025, 0.0375, 0.05, 0.075, or 0.1 mg of estradiol, USP per day via the skin. Each corresponding system has an active surface area of 1.89, 2.83, 3.78, 5.66, or 7.55 cm 2 and contains 0.314, 0.470, 0.627, 0.940, or 1.253 mg of estradiol USP, respectively. The composition of the systems per unit area is identical. Estradiol, USP is a white to practically white powder, chemically described as estra-1,3,5 (10)- triene-3,17β-diol. The structural formula is: The molecular formula of estradiol, USP is C 18 H 24 0 2 . The molecular weight is 272.39 g/mol. DOTTI is comprised of 3 layers. Proceeding from the visible surface toward the surface attached to the skin, these layers are (1) polyester and ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer film (2) an adhesive formulation containing estradiol USP, acrylic adhesive, silicone adhesive, oleyl alcohol, NF, povidone, USP and dipropylene glycol, and (3) a polyester release liner which is attached to the adhesive surface and must be removed before the system can be used. The active component of the system is estradiol, USP. The remaining components of the system are pharmacologically inactive. FDA approved acceptance criteria for dissolution test specifications differ from USP.
DOTTI (estradiol transdermal system, USP) contains estradiol, USP in a multipolymeric adhesive. The system is designed to release estradiol, USP continuously upon application to intact skin. Five dosage strengths of DOTTI are available to provide nominal in vivo delivery rates of 0.025, 0.0375, 0.05, 0.075, or 0.1 mg of estradiol, USP per day via the skin. Each corresponding system has an active surface area of 1.89, 2.83, 3.78, 5.66, or 7.55 cm 2 and contains 0.314, 0.470, 0.627, 0.940, or 1.253 mg of estradiol USP, respectively. The composition of the systems per unit area is identical. Estradiol, USP is a white to practically white powder, chemically described as estra-1,3,5 (10)- triene-3,17β-diol. The structural formula is: The molecular formula of estradiol, USP is C 18 H 24 0 2 . The molecular weight is 272.39 g/mol. DOTTI is comprised of 3 layers. Proceeding from the visible surface toward the surface attached to the skin, these layers are (1) polyester and ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer film (2) an adhesive formulation containing estradiol USP, acrylic adhesive, silicone adhesive, oleyl alcohol, NF, povidone, USP and dipropylene glycol, and (3) a polyester release liner which is attached to the adhesive surface and must be removed before the system can be used. The active component of the system is estradiol, USP. The remaining components of the system are pharmacologically inactive. FDA approved acceptance criteria for dissolution test specifications differ from USP.