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Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets, USP contain the antihyperglycemic agent metformin, which is a biguanide, in the form of monohydrochloride. The chemical name of metformin hydrochloride is N,N- dimethylimidodicarbonimidic diamide hydrochloride. The structural formula is as shown below Metformin hydrochloride is a white crystalline compound with a molecular formula of C 4 H 11 N 5 ∙ HCl and a molecular weight of 165.63. Metformin hydrochloride is freely soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol, practically insoluble in acetone and in methylene hydrochloride. The pK a of metformin is 12.4. The pH of a 1% aqueous solution of metformin hydrochloride is 6.68. Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets contain 500 mg, 850 mg, or 1000 mg of metformin hydrochloride, which is equivalent to 389.93 mg, 662.88 mg, 779.86 mg metformin base, respectively. Each tablet contains the inactive ingredients pregelatinized starch (maize), povidone, crospovidone, magnesium stearate. In addition, the coating for the tablets contains hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide and flavoring agent contains dextrose, ethyl alcohol, gum arabic, propylene glycol and silicon dioxide. Chemical Structure

Metformin hydrochloride tablets, USP contain the antihyperglycemic agent metformin, which is a biguanide, in the form of monohydrochloride. The chemical name of metformin hydrochloride is N,N -dimethylimidodicarbonimidic diamide hydrochloride. The structural formula is as shown below: Metformin hydrochloride is a white to off-white crystalline compound with a molecular formula of C 4 H 11 N 5 ∙ HCl and a molecular weight of 165.63. It is freely soluble in water and is practically insoluble in acetone, ether, and chloroform. The pKa of metformin is 12.4. The pH of a 1% aqueous solution of metformin hydrochloride is 6.68. Metformin hydrochloride tablets, USP contain 500 mg, 850 mg or 1,000 mg of metformin hydrochloride, which is equivalent to 389.93 mg, 662.88 mg, 779.86 mg metformin base, respectively. Each tablet contains the inactive ingredients povidone and magnesium stearate. In addition, the coating for the 500 mg, 850 mg and 1,000 mg tablets contains hypromellose and polyethylene glycol. Chemical Structure

Metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets, USP contain the biguanidine antihyperglycemic agent, metformin, in the form of monohydrochloride salt. The chemical name of metformin HCl is N, N-dimethylimidodicarbonimidic diamide hydrochloride with a molecular formula of C 4 H 11 N 5 ∙HCl and a molecular weight of 165.63. Its structural formula is: Metformin HCl is a white to off-white crystalline powder that is freely soluble in water and is practically insoluble in acetone, ether, and chloroform. The pKa of metformin is 12.4. The pH of a 1% aqueous solution of metformin HCl is 6.68. Metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets, USP deliver 500 mg or 1,000 mg of metformin HCl, which is equivalent to 389.93 mg or 779.86 mg metformin, respectively. In addition to the active ingredient metformin HCl, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: ammonium hydroxide, ethylcellulose, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, medium chain triglycerides, oleic acid, polyethylene glycol, povidone, silicified microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, titanium dioxide, talc, triacetin and xanthan gum. USP dissolution test is pending. Chemical Structure

Montelukast sodium, the active ingredient in montelukast sodium tablets, USP, is a selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist that inhibits the cysteinyl leukotriene CysLT 1 receptor. Montelukast sodium is described chemically as [ R -( E )]-1-[[[1-[3-[2-(7-chloro-2-quinolinyl)ethenyl]phenyl]-3-[2-(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)phenyl]propyl]thio]methyl]cyclopropaneacetic acid, monosodium salt. The empirical formula is C 35 H 35 ClNNaO 3 S, and its molecular weight is 608.18. The structural formula is: Montelukast sodium is a hygroscopic, optically active, white to off-white powder. Montelukast sodium is freely soluble in ethanol, methanol, and water and practically insoluble in acetonitrile. Each 10-mg film-coated Montelukast Sodium tablet, USP, contains 10.4 mg montelukast sodium, which is equivalent to 10 mg of montelukast, and the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch and sodium lauryl sulfate. The film coating consists of: ferric oxide red, ferric oxide yellow, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and titanium dioxide. montelukast-02

The active ingredient in gabapentin capsules, USP is gabapentin, which has the chemical name 1-(aminomethyl) cyclohexaneacetic acid. The molecular formula of gabapentin is C 9 H 17 NO 2 and the molecular weight is 171.24. The structural formula of gabapentin is: Gabapentin is a white to off-white crystalline solid with a pK a1 of 3.7 and a pK a2 of 10.7. It is freely soluble in water and both basic and acidic aqueous solutions. The log of the partition coefficient (n-octanol/0.05M phosphate buffer) at pH 7.4 is -1.25. Each gabapentin capsule, USP contains 100 mg, 300 mg, or 400 mg of gabapentin and the following inactive ingredients: corn starch, D&C red 33 (300 mg only), D&C yellow 10 (300 mg only), ferric oxide red (400 mg only), ferric oxide yellow (400 mg only), ferrosoferric oxide, gelatin, lactose monohydrate, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, shellac, talc, and titanium dioxide. Chemical Structure

The active ingredient in gabapentin capsules and tablets, USP is gabapentin, which has the chemical name 1-(aminomethyl) cyclohexaneacetic acid. The molecular formula of gabapentin is C 9 H 17 NO 2 and the molecular weight is 171.24. The structural formula of gabapentin is: Gabapentin, USP is a white to off-white crystalline solid with a pK a1 of 4.72±0.10 and a pK a2 of 10.27±0.29. It is freely soluble in water and both basic and acidic aqueous solutions. The log of the partition coefficient is -1.083±0.235 at 25°C temperature. Each gabapentin capsule contains 100 mg, 300 mg or 400 mg of gabapentin, USP and the following inactive ingredients: pregelatinized starch (maize), and talc. The 100 mg capsule shell contains gelatin, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and titanium dioxide. The 300 mg capsule shell contains gelatin, titanium dioxide, FD&C Red 40, D&C Yellow 10, and sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS). The 400mg capsule shell contains gelatin, titanium dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), D&C Yellow 10, and FD&C Red 40. The imprinting ink contains shellac, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, strong ammonia solution, black iron oxide, and potassium hydroxide. Each gabapentin tablet contains 600 mg or 800 mg of gabapentin, USP and the following inactive ingredients: poloxamer 407, mannitol, magnesium stearate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, talc, copovidone, crospovidone, colloidal silicon dioxide and coating agent contains hypromellose, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol and talc. Chemical Structure

The active ingredient in gabapentin tablets, USP is gabapentin, which has the chemical name 1-(aminomethyl) cyclohexaneacetic acid. The molecular formula of gabapentin is C 9 H 17 NO 2 and the molecular weight is 171.24. The structural formula of gabapentin is: Gabapentin is a white to off-white crystalline solid with a pK a1 of 3.7 and a pK a2 of 10.7. It is freely soluble in water and both basic and acidic aqueous solutions. The log of the partition coefficient (n-octanol/0.05M phosphate buffer) at pH 7.4 is -1.25. Each gabapentin tablet, USP contains 600 mg or 800 mg of gabapentin and the following inactive ingredients: copovidone, corn starch, macrogol, magnesium stearate, polyvinyl alcohol, talc and titanium dioxide. Chemical Structure

Celecoxib capsule is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, available as capsules containing 50 mg, 100 mg and 200 mg celecoxib for oral administration. The chemical name is 4-[5-(4-methylphenyl)-3-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl] benzenesulfonamide and is a diaryl-substituted pyrazole. The molecular weight is 381.38. Its molecular formula is C 17 H 14 F 3 N 3 O 2 S, and it has the following chemical structure: Celecoxib is a white to off-white powder with a pKa of 11.1 (sulfonamide moiety). Celecoxib is hydrophobic (log P is 3.5) and is practically insoluble in aqueous media at physiological pH range. The inactive ingredients in celecoxib capsules include: croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, povidone and sodium lauryl sulfate. The capsule shell contains gelatin and titanium dioxide. The imprinting ink contains the following: black iron oxide, butyl alcohol, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, shellac and strong ammonia solution. Chemical Structure

Fluoxetine capsules, USP are a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor for oral administration. It is designated (±)-N-methyl-3-phenyl-3-[(α,α,α-trifluoro-p-tolyl)oxy]propylamine hydrochloride and has the empirical formula of C 17 H 18 F 3 NO∙HCl. Its molecular weight is 345.79. The structural formula is: Fluoxetine hydrochloride, USP is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a solubility of 14 mg/mL in water. Each capsule contains fluoxetine hydrochloride equivalent to 10 mg (32.3 μmol), 20 mg (64.7 μmol), or 40 mg (129.3 μmol) of fluoxetine. The capsules also contain the following inactive ingredients: pregelatinized starch (maize [corn]), colloidal silicon dioxide, gelatin, sodium lauryl sulphate, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #3, and titanium dioxide. In addition 20 mg capsules also contains D&C Yellow #10 and 10 mg capsules also contains FD&C Yellow #6. The capsules are printed with edible ink containing black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, shellac and strong ammonia solution. Chemical Structure

Ibuprofen tablets, USP contain the active ingredient ibuprofen, which is (±) - 2 - (p - isobutylphenyl) propionic acid. Ibuprofen is a white powder with a melting point of 74-77°C and is very slightly soluble in water (<1 mg/mL) and readily soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone. The structural formula is represented below: Ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), is available in 300 mg, 400 mg, 600 mg, and 800 mg tablets for oral administration. Inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, polyethylene glycol, soidum starch glycoate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide. Chemical Structure

Clopidogrel bisulfate is a thienopyridine class inhibitor of P2Y 12 ADP platelet receptors. Chemically it is methyl (+)-( S )-α-(2-chlorophenyl)-6,7-dihydrothieno[3,2-c]pyridine-5(4 H )- acetate sulfate (1:1). The empirical formula of clopidogrel bisulfate is C 16 H 16 ClNO 2 S∙H 2 SO 4 and its molecular weight is 419.9. The structural formula is as follows: Clopidogrel bisulfate, USP is a white to off-white powder. It is freely soluble in methanol, practically insoluble in ether. It has a specific optical rotation of about +56°. Clopidogrel for oral administration is provided as either pink colored, round shaped, biconvex, de-bossed, film coated tablets containing 97.875 mg of clopidogrel bisulfate which is the molar equivalent of 75 mg of clopidogrel base or pink colored, modified oval shaped, de-bossed film coated tablets containing 391.5 mg of clopidogrel bisulfate which is the molar equivalent of 300 mg of clopidogrel base. Each tablet contains microcrystalline cellulose, mannitol, croscarmellose sodium, hydroxy propyl cellulose, hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose and hydrogenated castor oil as inactive ingredients. The film coating contains hypromellose, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol, red iron oxide, and yellow iron oxide. Figure 1

Rosuvastatin is a 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG CoA)-reductase inhibitor. The chemical name for rosuvastatin calcium is bis[(E)-7-[4-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl-2-[methyl(methylsulfonyl)amino] pyrimidin-5-yl](3R,5S)-3,5-dihydroxyhept-6-enoic acid] calcium salt with the following structural formula: The empirical formula for rosuvastatin calcium is (C 22 H 27 FN 3 O 6 S) 2 Ca and the molecular weight is 1,001.14. Rosuvastatin calcium is a white or almost white, hygroscopic powder that is slightly soluble in water, freely soluble in methylene chloride, practically insoluble in ethanol. Rosuvastatin calcium has a partition coefficient (octanol/water) of 2.20 at pH of 7.3. Rosuvastatin for oral use contain rosuvastatin 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg or 40 mg (equivalent to 5.2 mg, 10.4 mg, 20.8 mg, and 41.6 mg rosuvastatin calcium) and the following inactive ingredients: anhydrous lactose, lactose monohydrate, anhydrous dibasic calcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose (101, 102), crospovidone, magnesium stearate, hypromellose 2910, titanium dioxide, triacetin, D&C yellow #10 aluminium lake, FD&C red #40/allura red AC aluminium lake, FD&C blue #2/ indigo carmine aluminium lake, FD&C yellow #6/ sunset yellow FCF aluminium lake. Image

Uses For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with: the common cold flu sore throat headache toothache and to reduce fever

Ciprofloxacin Tablets, USP are synthetic antimicrobial agents for oral administration.Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride, USP, a fluoroquinolone, is the monohydrochloride monohydrate salt of 1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1, 4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(1-piperazinyl)-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid. It is a faintly yellowish to light yellow crystalline substance with a molecular weight of 385.8. Its empirical formula is C 17 H 18 FN 3 O 3 ∙HCl∙H 2 O and its chemical structure is as follows: Ciprofloxacin is 1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(1-piperazinyl)-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid. Its empirical formula is C 17 H 18 FN 3 O 3 and its molecular weight is 331.4. It is faintly yellowish to light yellow crystalline substance and its chemical structure is as follows: Ciprofloxacin Tablets, USP are film coated and available in 250 mg, 500 mg and 750 mg (ciprofloxacin equivalent) strengths. Ciprofloxacin tablets are white to slightly yellowish. The inactive ingredients are colloidal silicon dioxide, pregelatinized starch (corn), magnesium stearate, sodium starch glycolate (potato). The 500 mg and 750 mg contains polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol (partially hydrolyzed), titanium dioxide and talc. The 250 mg contains titanium dioxide, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, and polysorbate. Chemical Structure Chemical Structure

Paroxetine extended-release tablets, USP contain paroxetine hydrochloride, an SSRI. It is the hydrochloride salt of a phenylpiperidine compound identified chemically as (-)- trans -4 R -(4'-fluorophenyl)-3 S -[(3',4'methylenedioxyphenoxy) methyl] piperidine hydrochloride hemihydrate and has the empirical formula of C 19 H 20 FNO 3 ∙HCl∙1/2H 2 O. The molecular weight is 374.8 g/mol (329.4 g/mol as free base). The structural formula of paroxetine hydrochloride is: Paroxetine hydrochloride is an odorless, off-white powder, having a melting point range of 120°C to 138°C and a solubility of 5.4 mg/mL in water. Paroxetine extended-release tablets, USP are intended for oral administration. Each extended-release tablet contains 12.5 mg, 25 mg, or 37.5 mg paroxetine equivalent to 14.25 mg, 28.51 mg, or 42.76 mg of paroxetine hydrochloride, respectively. One layer of the tablet consists of a degradable barrier layer and the other contains the active material in a hydrophilic matrix. Inactive ingredients consist of colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, ferric oxide yellow (12.5mg, 25 mg and 37.5 mg), glyceryl dibehenate, D&C Yellow No. 10 aluminum lake (12.5 mg), FD&C Blue No. 2 aluminum lake (12.5 mg and 37.5 mg), FD&C Red No. 40 aluminum lake (12.5 mg), FD&C Yellow No. 6 aluminum lake (12.5 mg), ferric oxide red (25 mg), ferrosoferric oxide (25 mg), methacrylic acid and ethyl acrylate copolymer dispersion, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, titanium dioxide and triethyl citrate. FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP. Chemical Structure

Acetazolamide Extended-Release Capsules are an inhibitor of the enzyme carbonic anhydrase. Acetazolamide is a white to faintly yellowish white crystalline, odorless powder, weakly acidic, very slightly soluble in water, and slightly soluble in alcohol. The chemical name for acetazolamide is N-(5-Sulfamoyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl) acetamide and has the following chemical structure: Acetazolamide Extended-Release Capsules are extended-release capsules, for oral administration, each containing 500 mg of acetazolamide and the following inactive ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate, hydroxypropyl cellulose and talc. The ingredients in the capsule shell are FD&C green # 3, FDA/E172 black iron oxide, FDA/E172 yellow iron oxide, titanium dioxide and gelatin. The ingredients in the imprinting ink are shellac, propylene glycol, potassium hydroxide and black iron oxide. Chemical Structure

Acyclovir, USP is a synthetic nucleoside analogue active against herpesviruses. Acyclovir Capsules, USP and Acyclovir Tablets, USP are formulations for oral administration. Each capsule contains 200 mg of acyclovir, USP and the inactive ingredients corn starch, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, and sodium lauryl sulfate. The capsule shell consists of gelatin, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 3, FD&C Yellow No. 6 and titanium dioxide. Printed with edible black ink. Each 800 mg tablet of acyclovir contains 800 mg of acyclovir, USP and the inactive ingredients magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose PH101, povidone K30, and sodium starch glycolate (Type A) (Starch from Non GMO potatoes). Each 400 mg tablet of acyclovir contains 400 mg of acyclovir, USP and the inactive ingredients magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose PH101, povidone K30, and sodium starch glycolate (Type A) (Starch from Non GMO potatoes). Acyclovir, USP is a white, crystalline powder with the molecular formula C 8 H 11 N 5 O 3 and a molecular weight of 225. The maximum solubility in water at 37°C is 2.5mg/mL. The pka's of acyclovir are 2.27 and 9.25. The chemical name of acyclovir, USP is 2-amino-1,9-dihydro-9-[(2-hydroxyethoxy)methyl]-6H-purin-6-one; it has the following structural formula: Chemical Structure

Amitriptyline hydrochloride, USP, a dibenzocycloheptadiene derivative, is a white, or practically white, odorless, crystalline compound which is freely soluble in water and alcohol. It is designated chemically as 10,11-Dihydro-N,N-dimethyl-5 H -dibenzo[a,d] cycloheptene-Δ 5 , γ-propylamine hydrochloride. It has the following structural formula: C 20 H 23 N∙HCl M.W. 313.87 Amitriptyline hydrochloride, USP is supplied as 10, 25, 50, 75, 100 and 150 mg tablets. The inactive ingredients are croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate and silicified microcrystalline cellulose. The tablet coating ingredients are polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, talc and titanium dioxide. In addition, the tablet coating also contains: 10 mg – D&C Red No. 27 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake and FD&C Blue No. 2 Aluminum Lake. 25 mg – FD&C Blue No. 1 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Red No. 40 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Yellow No. 5 (tartrazine) Aluminum Lake and FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake. 50 mg – FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Red No. 40 Aluminum Lake and FD&C Blue No. 1 Aluminum Lake. 75 mg – D&C Red No. 7 Calcium Lake and FD&C Blue No. 1 Aluminum Lake. 100 mg – FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Red No. 40 Aluminum Lake, red iron oxide and yellow iron oxide. 150 mg – FD&C Blue No. 1 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Yellow No. 5 (tartrazine) Aluminum Lake, FD&C Red No. 40 Aluminum Lake and FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake. Chemical Structure

Bupropion hydrochloride, an antidepressant of the aminoketone class, is chemically unrelated to tricyclic, tetracyclic, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, or other known antidepressant agents. Its structure closely resembles that of diethylpropion; it is related to phenylethylamines. It is designated as (±)-1-(3-chorophenyl)-2-[(1,1-dimethylethyl)amino]-1-propanone hydrochloride. The molecular weight is 276.2. The molecular formula is C 13 H 18 ClNO•HCl. Bupropion hydrochloride powder is white, crystalline, and highly soluble in water. It has a bitter taste and produces the sensation of local anesthesia on the oral mucosa. The structural formula is: Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) USP are supplied for oral administration as 150 mg and 300 mg white, round, extended-release tablets. Each tablet contains the labeled amount of bupropion hydrochloride and the inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, copovidone, ethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, glyceryl behenate, methacrylic acid copolymer, silicon dioxide, shellac glaze and iron oxide black. The tablets are printed with edible black ink. The insoluble shell of the extended-release tablet may remain intact during gastrointestinal transit and is eliminated in the feces. FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP. structural-formula

Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine Tablets, USP are supplied in tablet form for oral administration. Each tablet contains the following active ingredients: butalbital, USP 50 mg acetaminophen, USP 325 mg caffeine, USP 40 mg Inactive Ingredients: silicon dioxide, crospovidone, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, pregelatinized starch, and stearic acid. Butalbital (5-allyl-5-isobutylbarbituric acid), is a short to intermediate-acting barbiturate. It has the following structural formula: C 11 H 16 N 2 O 3 M.W. 224.26 Acetaminophen (4'-hydroxyacetanilide), is a non-opiate, non-salicylate analgesic and antipyretic. It has the following structural formula: C 8 H 9 NO 2 M.W. 151.16 Caffeine (1,3,7-trimethylxanthine), is a central nervous system stimulant. It has the following structural formula: C 8 H 10 N 4 O 2 M.W. 194.19 Chemical Structure Chemical Structure Chemical Structure

Butalbital, Aspirin, and Caffeine Capsules, USP is supplied in capsule form for oral administration. Each capsule contains the following active ingredients: butalbital, USP 50 mg aspirin, USP 325 mg caffeine, USP 40 mg Butalbital (5-allyl-5-isobutylbarbituric acid) is a short- to intermediate-acting barbiturate. It has the following structural formula: C 11 H 16 N 2 O 3 molecular weight 224.26 Aspirin (benzoic acid, 2-(acetyloxy)-) is an analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory. It has the following structural formula: C 9 H 8 O 4 molecular weight 180.16 Caffeine (1,3,7-trimethylxanthine) is a central nervous system stimulant. It has the following structural formula: C 8 H 10 N 4 O 2 molecular weight 194.19 Inactive Ingredients: lactose monohydrate, pregelatinized maize starch, sodium starch glycolate and talc. Gelatin capsule contains yellow iron oxide, FD&C Blue # 2, titanium dioxide and gelatin. The imprinting ink contains the following: black iron oxide, D&C Yellow # 10 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Blue #1/ Brilliant Blue FCF Aluminum Lake, FD&C Blue #2/ Indigo Carmine Aluminum Lake, FD&C Red # 40/ Allura Red AC Aluminum Lake, propylene glycol and shellac glaze. Chemical Structure Chemical Structure Chemical Structure

Calcium acetate capsules, USP act as a phosphate binder. Its chemical name is calcium acetate. Its molecular formula is C 4 H 6 CaO 4 , and its molecular weight is 158.17. Its structural formula is: Each capsule for oral administration contains 667 mg of calcium acetate, USP (anhydrous; Ca(CH 3 COO) 2 ; MW=158.17 grams) equivalent to 169 mg (8.45 mEq) of calcium and the inactive ingredients magnesium stearate and polyethylene glycol. The capsules are size 00EL with light green opaque cap and white opaque body with black imprint on cap "NC" above "667". The gelatin capsules contain D&C Yellow #10, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, titanium dioxide and gelatin. The imprinting ink contains the following: black iron oxide, D&C Yellow # 10 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Blue #1/ Brilliant Blue FCF Aluminum Lake, FD&C Blue #2/ Indigo Carmine Aluminum Lake, FD&C Red # 40/ Allura Red AC Aluminum Lake, propylene glycol and shellac glaze. USP dissolution test is pending. Chemical Structure

Carbidopa and Levodopa tablet, USP is a combination of carbidopa and levodopa for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and syndrome. Carbidopa, USP an inhibitor of aromatic amino acid decarboxylation, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 244.24. It is designated chemically as (-)-L-α-hydrazino-α-methyl-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid monohydrate. Its molecular formula is C 10 H 14 N 2 O 4 ∙H 2 O, and its structural formula is: Tablet content is expressed in terms of anhydrous carbidopa which has a molecular weight of 226.23. Levodopa, USP an aromatic amino acid, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 197.19. It is designated chemically as (-)-L-α-amino-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid. Its molecular formula is C 9 H 11 NO 4 , and its structural formula is: Carbidopa and Levodopa is supplied as tablets in three strengths: Carbidopa and Levodopa tablets, USP 10 mg/100 mg, containing 10 mg of carbidopa and 100 mg of levodopa. Carbidopa and Levodopa tablets, USP 25 mg/100 mg, containing 25 mg of carbidopa and 100 mg of levodopa. Carbidopa and Levodopa tablets, USP 25 mg/250 mg, containing 25 mg of carbidopa and 250 mg of levodopa. Inactive ingredients are hydroxypropyl cellulose, pregelatinized starch, crospovidone, microcrystalline cellulose, and magnesium stearate. Carbidopa and levodopa tablets, USP 10 mg/100 mg and 25 mg/250 mg also contain FD&C Blue #2. Carbidopa and levodopa tablets, USP 25 mg/100 mg also contain D&C Yellow #10. Chemical Structure Chemical Structure

Carisoprodol Tablets, USP are available as 250 mg round, white to off-white tablets. Carisoprodol is a white, crystalline powder, having a mild, characteristic odor and a bitter taste. It is slightly soluble in water; freely soluble in alcohol, in chloroform, and in acetone; and its solubility is practically independent of pH. Carisoprodol is present as a racemic mixture. Chemically, carisoprodol is (±)-2-Methyl-2-propyl-1,3-propanediol carbamate isopropylcarbamate and the molecular formula is C 12 H 24 N 2 O 4 , with a molecular weight of 260.33. The structural formula is: Other ingredients in the Carisoprodol Tablets drug product include colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, silicified microcrystalline cellulose and sodium lauryl sulphate. Chemical Structure

Uses temporarily relieves: cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold or inhaled irritants your cough to help you sleep helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive.

Dapsone-USP, 4,4'-diaminodiphenylsulfone (DDS), is a primary treatment for Dermatitis herpetiformis. It is an antibacterial drug for susceptible cases of leprosy. It is a white, odorless crystalline powder, practically insoluble in water and in-soluble in fixed and vegetable oils. Dapsone is issued on prescription in tablets of 25 and 100 mg for oral use. Inactive Ingredients: Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Corn Starch, Magnesium Stearate and Microcrystalline Cellulose. Chemical Structure

Dapsone-USP, 4,4'-diaminodiphenylsulfone (DDS), is a primary treatment for Dermatitis herpetiformis. It is an antibacterial drug for susceptible cases of leprosy. It is a white, odorless crystalline powder, practically insoluble in water and in-soluble in fixed and vegetable oils. Dapsone is issued on prescription in tablets of 25 and 100 mg for oral use. Inactive Ingredients: Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Corn Starch, Magnesium Stearate and Microcrystalline Cellulose. Chemical Structure

Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive temporarily relieves: cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants the intensity of coughing the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep nasal congestion due to a cold

Eplerenone is a blocker of aldosterone binding at the mineralocorticoid receptor. Eplerenone is chemically described as Pregn-4-ene-7,21-dicarboxylic acid, 9,11-epoxy-17-hydroxy-3-oxo-, γ-lactone, methyl ester, (7α,11α,17α)-. Its empirical formula is C 24 H 30 O 6 and it has a molecular weight of 414.50. The structural formula of eplerenone is represented below: Eplerenone Eplerenone is an odorless, white to off-white crystalline powder. It is very slightly soluble in water, with its solubility essentially pH-independent. The octanol/water partition coefficient of eplerenone is approximately 7.1 at pH 7.0. Eplerenone tablets for oral administration contain 25 mg or 50 mg of eplerenone and the following inactive ingredients: lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose, sodium lauryl sulfate, croscarmellose sodium, talc, magnesium stearate, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol, iron oxide yellow, FD&C Blue #2/Carmine/Aluminum lake. Chemical Structure

The active ingredient in Famotidine Tablets, USP is a histamine-2 (H 2 ) receptor antagonist. Famotidine is N'- (aminosulfonyl)-3-[[[2-[(diaminomethylene)amino]-4-thiazolyl]methyl]thio] propanimidamide. The molecular formula of famotidine is C 8 H 15 N 7 O 2 S 3 and its molecular weight is 337.43. Its structural formula is: Each famotidine tablet for oral administration contains either 20 mg or 40 mg of famotidine USP and the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, talc, and titanium dioxide. In addition the 20 mg tablets contain ferric oxide red and ferric oxide yellow. Famotidine, USP is a white to pale yellowish white crystalline powder that is freely soluble in glacial acetic acid, slightly soluble in methanol, very slightly soluble in water, and practically insoluble in ethanol. Meets USP Dissolution Test 2 Chemical Structure

Felodipine is a calcium antagonist (calcium channel blocker). Felodipine is a dihydropyridine derivative that is chemically described as ± ethyl methyl 4-(2,3-dichlorophenyl) -1,4-dihydro-2, 6-dimethyl-3, 5-pyridinedicarboxylate. Its empirical formula is C 18 H 19 Cl 2 NO 4 and its structural formula is: Felodipine is a slightly yellowish, crystalline powder with a molecular weight of 384.26. It is insoluble in water and is freely soluble in dichloromethane and ethanol. Felodipine is a racemic mixture. Felodipine Extended-release Tablets, USP provide extended release of felodipine. They are available as tablets containing 2.5mg, 5mg, or 10mg of felodipine for oral administration. Inactive ingredients for core tablets are:anhydrous lactose, butylated hydroxyanisole, butylated hydroxytoluene,colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil,microcrystalline cellulose, povidone K30 and sodium stearyl fumarate. Film coating materials of 2.5mg: ferrosoferric oxide, hypromellose, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, maltodextrin, medium chain triglycerides, polydextrose, talc and titanium dioxide. Film coating materials of 5mg: ferrosoferric oxide, hypromellose, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, maltodextrin, medium chain triglycerides, polydextrose, talc and titanium dioxide. Film coating materials of 10mg: ferrosoferric oxide, hypromellose, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, maltodextrin, medium chain triglycerides, polydextrose, talc and titanium dioxide. Chemical Structure

Fenofibrate tablets USP are lipid regulating agents available as tablets for oral administration. Each tablet contains 54 mg or 160 mg of fenofibrate, USP. The chemical name for fenofibrate, USP is 2-[4-(4-chlorobenzoyl) phenoxy]-2-methyl-propanoic acid, 1-methylethyl ester with the following structural formula: The empirical formula is C20H21O4Cl and the molecular weight is 360.83; Fenofibrate, USP is insoluble in water. The melting point is 79° to 82°C. Fenofibrate, USP is a white solid which is stable under ordinary conditions. Inactive Ingredients Each 54 mg and 160 mg fenofibrate tablet USP contains the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, lecithin (soy), microcrystalline cellulose, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium stearyl fumarate, talc, titanium dioxide, and xanthan gum. Fenofibrate tablets meet USP Dissolution Test 2. fenofibrate-structural-formula

Hydrocortisone acetate is a corticosteroid designed chemically as pregn-4-ene-3, 20-dione, 21-(acetyloxy)-11, 17-dihydroxy-(11β) with the following structural formula: Each 25 mg suppository for rectal administration contains hydrocortisone acetate, USP 25 mg in a specially blended hydrogenated vegetable base. Each 30 mg suppository for rectal administration contains hydrocortisone acetate, USP 30 mg in a specially blended hydrogenated vegetable base. Chemical Structure

Each gram contains 10 mg of hydrocortisone and 10 mg of iodoquinol in a vehicle consisting of: cetyl alcohol, glycerin, glyceryl stearate SE, mineral oil, PEG-100 stearate, phenoxyethanol, purified water, stearyl alcohol, white petrolatum, xanthan gum. Paraben Free. Chemically, hydrocortisone is [Pregn-4-ene-3, 20-dione, 11, 17, 21-trihydroxy-, (11β)-] with the molecular formula C 21 H 30 O 5 ) and is represented by the following structural formula: and iodoquinol, 5, 7-diiodo-8-quinolinol (C 9 H 5 I 2 NO) is represented by the following structural formula: Hydrocortisone is an anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agent, while iodoquinol is an antifungal and antibacterial agent. Chemical Structure Chemical Structure

Each gram of HYDROQUINONE USP, 4% SKIN BLEACHING CREAM contains 40 mg hydroquinone, in a cream base of Glyceryl Monostearate, Mineral Oil, PEG-25 Propylene Glycol Stearate, Polyoxl-40 Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Purified water, sodium metabisulfite, Squalane and Stearic Acid. Chemically, hydroquinone is C6H6O2 and has a molecular weight of 110.11. The chemical name is 1,4 dihydroxybenzene, and the structural formula of hydroquinone is: Chemical Structure

Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablets, USP contain 0.125 mg hyoscyamine sulfate formulated for oral administration. Hyoscyamine sulfate is one of the principal anticholinergic/antispasmodic components of belladonna alkaloids. The empirical formula is (C 17 H 23 NO 3 ) 2 ∙H 2 SO 4 ∙2H 2 O and the molecular weight is 712.85. Chemically, it is benzeneacetic acid, α-(hydroxymethyl)-, 8-methyl-8-azabicyclo [3.2.1] oct-3-yl ester, [3(S)- endo ]-, sulfate (2:1), dihydrate with the following structure: Each tablet also contains as inactive ingredients: corn starch, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, mannitol, stearic acid, and FD&C blue #1. Chemical Structure

Hyoscyamine Sulfate Sublingual Tablets contain 0.125 mg hyoscyamine sulfate formulated for oral administration. Hyoscyamine Sulfate Orally Disintegrating Tablets, 0.125 mg disintegrate within seconds after placement on the tongue, allowing them to be swallowed with or without water. Hyoscyamine sulfate is one of the principal anticholinergic/antispasmodic components of belladonna alkaloids. The empirical formula is (C 17 H 23 NO 3 ) 2 •H 2 SO 4 •2H 2 O and the molecular weight is 712.85. Chemically, it is benzeneacetic acid, α-(hydroxymethyl)-, 8-methyl-8-azabicyclo [3.2.1] oct-3-yl ester, [3(S)- endo ]-, sulfate (2:1), dihydrate with the following structure: Each tablet also contains as inactive ingredients: corn starch, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, mannitol, stearic acid, FD&C blue #1, and D&C yellow #10. Chemical Structure

Hyoscyamine Sulfate Sublingual Tablets contain 0.125 mg hyoscyamine sulfate formulated for sublingual administration. However, the tablets may be chewed or taken orally. Hyoscyamine sulfate is one of the principal anticholinergic/antispasmodic components of belladonna alkaloids. The empirical formula is (C 17 H 23 NO 3 ) 2 •H 2 SO 4 •2H 2 O and the molecular weight is 712.85. Chemically, it is benzeneacetic acid, α-(hydroxymethyl)-, 8-methyl-8-azabicyclo [3.2.1] oct-3-yl ester, [3(S)- endo ]-, sulfate (2:1), dihydrate with the following structure: Each tablet also contains as inactive ingredients: corn starch, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, mannitol, stearic acid, and FD&C blue #1. Chemical Structure

The chemical name of lacosamide, the single (R)-enantiomer, is (R)-2-acetamido-N-benzyl-3-methoxypropionamide (IUPAC). Lacosamide is a functionalized amino acid. Its molecular formula is C 13 H 18 N 2 O 3 and its molecular weight is 250.30. The chemical structure is: Lacosamide, USP is a white to light yellow powder. It is sparingly soluble in water and slightly soluble in acetonitrile, soluble in dichloromethane and methanol. 11.1 Lacosamide Tablets Lacosamide tablets, USP for oral administration contain lacosamide and the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate and microcrystalline cellulose. Lacosamide tablets, USP are supplied as debossed tablets and contain the following coating agents: 50 mg tablets: opadry pink 03F140000 contains hypromellose 6cp, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol, FD&C Red #40/allura Red AC aluminum lake, FD&C Blue #2/indigo carmine aluminum lake. 100 mg tablets: opadry yellow 03F82606 contains hypromellose 6cp, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol, iron oxide yellow, iron oxide red. 150 mg tablets: opadry beige 03F130001 contains hypromellose 6cp, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol, FD&C Yellow #6/sunset yellow FCF aluminum lake, FD&C Red #40/Allura Red AC aluminum lake, FD&C Blue #2/indigo carmine aluminum lake. 200 mg tablets: opadry blue 03F105002 contains hypromellose 6cp, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol, FD&C Blue #2/indigo carmine aluminum lake. Chemical Structure

The chemical name of lacosamide, the single (R)-enantiomer, is (R)-2-acetamido-N-benzyl-3- methoxypropionamide (IUPAC). Lacosamide is a functionalized amino acid. Its molecular formula is C 13 H 18 N 2 O 3 and its molecular weight is 250.30. The chemical structure is: Lacosamide, USP is a white to light yellow powder. It is sparingly soluble in water and slightly soluble in acetonitrile and ethanol. 11.2 Lacosamide Injection, USP Lacosamide injection, USP is a clear, colorless, sterile solution containing 10 mg lacosamide per mL for intravenous infusion. One 20-mL vial contains 200 mg of lacosamide drug substance. The inactive ingredients are sodium chloride (7.62 mg/mL) and water for injection. Hydrochloric acid is used for pH adjustment. Lacosamide injection, USP has a pH of 3.8 to 5.0. Chemical Structure

Levetiracetam, USP is an antiepileptic drug available as 500 mg and 750 mg (white) extended - release tablets for oral administration. The chemical name of levetiracetam, a single enantiomer, is (-)-(S)-α-ethyl-2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine acetamide, its molecular formula is C 8 H 14 N 2 O 2 and its molecular weight is 170.21. Levetiracetam is chemically unrelated to existing antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). It has the following structural formula: Levetiracetam is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a faint odor and a bitter taste. It is very soluble in water (104.0 g/100 mL). It is freely soluble in chloroform (65.3 g/100 mL) and in methanol (53.6 g/100 mL), soluble in ethanol (16.5 g/100 mL), sparingly soluble in acetonitrile (5.7 g/100 mL) and practically insoluble in n-hexane. (Solubility limits are expressed as g/100 mL solvent.) Levetiracetam extended-release tablets, USP contain the labeled amount of levetiracetam, USP. Inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, povidone, opadry white (03F180003). Opadry white (03F180003) contains hypromellose, titanium dioxide, macrogol and talc. The medication is combined with a drug release controlling polymer that provides a drug release at a controlled rate. The biologically inert components of the tablet may occasionally remain intact during GI transit and will be eliminated in the feces as a soft, hydrated mass. This product meets the requirements of USP Dissolution Test 2. Chemical Structure

Levocetirizine dihydrochloride, USP the active component of levocetirizine dihydrochloride tablets, USP is an orally active H 1 -receptor antagonist. The chemical name is (R)-[2-[4-[(4-chlorophenyl) phenylmethyl]-1-piperazinyl] ethoxy] acetic acid dihydrochloride. Levocetirizine dihydrochloride is the R enantiomer of cetirizine hydrochloride, a racemic compound with antihistaminic properties. The empirical formula of levocetirizine dihydrochloride is C 21 H 25 ClN 2 O 3 ∙2HCl. The molecular weight is 461.82 and the chemical structure is shown below: Levocetirizine dihydrochloride, USP is a white, or almost white powder and is freely soluble in water, practically insoluble in acetone and methylene chloride. Levocetirizine dihydrochloride tablets, USP 5 mg are formulated as immediate release, white, film-coated, oval, scored tablets for oral administration. The tablets are debossed with "S" on the left side of bisect and "G" on the right side of the bisect and other side "1" on the left side and "36" on the right side of the bisect. Inactive ingredients are: microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, colloidal silicon dioxide, and magnesium stearate. The film coating contains hypromellose, titanium dioxide, and polyethylene glycol. Chemical Structure

Contains lidocaine HCl 3% in a mild acidic vehicle. Lidocaine is chemically designated as acetamide, 2-(diethylamino)-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl). C 14 H 22 N 2 O Mol. wt. 234.34 INGREDIENTS: Each gram of Westminster Pharmaceuticals Lidocaine HCl 3% Cream contains Lidocaine HCl USP 3% (30 mg). Inactive ingredients include: Aluminum Sulfate, Calcium Acetate, Cetyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Mineral Oil, Petrolatum, Polysorbate 80, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Purified Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Monostearate, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol. Chemical Structure

Anti-Inflammatory Anesthetic for Relief of Hemorrhoid Pain, Swelling and Inflammation. Lidocaine is chemically designated as acetamide, 2-(diethylamino)-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl), and has the following structure: C 14 H 22 N 2 O Mol. wt. 234.34 Hydrocortisone acetate has a chemical name pregn-4-ene-3, 20-dione, 21-(acetyloxy)-11, 17-dihydroxy-(11β)-, and has the following structural formula: C 23 H 32 O 6 Mol. wt. 404.50 Lidocaine HCl 3% - Hydrocortisone Acetate 0.5% Cream Each gram contains Lidocaine HCl 30 mg, Hydrocortisone Acetate 5 mg. Chemical Structure Chemical Structure

Use relieves: acid indigestion upset stomach

Metoprolol tartrate is a selective beta 1 -adrenoreceptor blocking agent. Metoprolol tartrate is (±)-1-(Isopropylamino)-3-[p-(2-methoxyethyl) phenoxy]-2-propanol L-(+)-tartrate (2:1) salt, and its structural formula is Metoprolol tartrate is a white, practically odorless, crystalline powder with a molecular weight of 684.82. It is very soluble in water; freely soluble in methylene chloride, in chloroform, and in alcohol; slightly soluble in acetone; and insoluble in ether. Metoprolol tartrate tablets are available as 50 mg and 100 mg tablets for oral administration containing 50 mg and 100 mg metoprolol tartrate, respectively. Inactive Ingredients: The tablets contain lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose (101, 102), povidone, sodium starch glycolate, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, talc, titanium dioxide, hypromellose 2910, polyethylene glycol, D&C Red #30 aluminium lake (50 mg tablets), FD&C Blue #2 aluminium lake (100 mg tablets) and polysorbate 80. structural formula

Uses for the treatment of most athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), ringworm (tinea corporis) for the treatment of most superficial skin infections caused by yeast (candida albicans) relieves most itching, scaling, cracking, burning, redness, soreness, irritation, discomfort and chafing associated with jock itch

Miglitol Tablets, an oral alpha-glucosidase inhibitor for use in the management of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). Miglitol is a desoxynojirimycin derivative, and is chemically known as 3,4,5-piperidinetriol, 1-(2-hydroxyethyl) -2-(hydroxymethyl)-, [2R-(2a,3ß,4a, 5ß)]-. It is a white to pale-yellow powder with a molecular weight of 207.2. Miglitol is soluble in water and has a pK a of 5.9. Its empirical formula is C 8 H 17 NO 5 and its chemical structure is as follows: Miglitol tablets are available as 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg tablets for oral use. The inactive ingredients are corn starch, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, hypromelloses, polyethylene glycols, titanium dioxide, and polysorbate 80. abcdea2-1f08-4f44-bac7-e6a43bc5a32f

Nabumetone, USP is a naphthylalkanone designated chemically as 4-(6-methoxy-2- naphthalenyl)-2-butanone. It has the following structure: C 15 H 16 O 2 M.W. 228.3 Nabumetone, USP is a white or almost white crystalline substance with a molecular weight of 228.3. It is nonacidic, freely soluble in acetone, sparingly soluble in alcohol and in methanol, practically insoluble in water. It has an n-octanol:phosphate buffer partition coefficient of 2400 at pH 7.4. Each tablet, for oral administration contains either 500 mg or 750 mg of nabumetone, USP. In addition, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium starch glycolate, polyethylene glycol and titanium dioxide. Chemical Structure

Omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate is a combination of omeprazole, a proton-pump inhibitor, and sodium bicarbonate, an antacid. Omeprazole is a substituted benzimidazole, 5-methoxy-2-[[(4-methoxy-3,5dimethyl-2- pyridinyl)methyl]sulfinyl]-1 H -benzimidazole, a racemic mixture of two enantiomers that inhibits gastric acid secretion. Its empirical formula is C 17 H 19 N 3 O 3 S, with a molecular weight of 345.42. The structural formula is: Omeprazole, USP is a white or almost white powder which melts with decomposition at about 155°C. Soluble in dichloromethane, practically insoluble in water. The stability of omeprazole is a function of pH; it is rapidly degraded in acid media but has acceptable stability under alkaline conditions. Omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate is supplied as immediate-release capsules. Each capsule contains either 40 mg or 20 mg of omeprazole and 1,100 mg of sodium bicarbonate with the following excipients: croscarmellose sodium and sodium stearyl fumarate. The capsules consist of gelatin and titanium dioxide. In addition the 20 mg/1,100 mg capsule shell contains sodium lauryl sulfate and the 40 mg/1,100 mg capsule shell contains FD&C Blue 1. The capsules are printed with edible ink containing black iron oxide, butyl alcohol, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, propylene glycol, potassium hydroxide, shellac and strong ammonia solution. Omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate capsules are immediate-release formulations that contain sodium bicarbonate which raises the gastric pH and thus protects omeprazole from acid degradation. Chemical Structure