SPL Set ID: 0bdc188d-b895-acbc-e063-6294a90acd68
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Tizanidine hydrochloride is a central alpha2-adrenergic agonist. Tizanidine hydrochloride, USP is a white to slightly yellow crystalline powder. Tizanidine is slightly soluble in water and methanol. Its chemical name is 5-chloro-4-(2-imidazolin-2-ylamino)-2,1,3-benzothiadiazole monohydrochloride. Tizanidine's molecular formula is C9H8ClN5S-HCl, its molecular weight is 290.2 and its structural formula is: [tizanidine structure] Tizanidine hydrochloride capsules are supplied as 2, 4, and 6 mg capsules for oral administration. Tizanidine hydrochloride capsules contain the active ingredient, tizanidine hydrochloride (2.29 mg equivalent to 2 mg tizanidine base, 4.58 mg equivalent to 4 mg tizanidine base, and 6.87 mg equivalent to 6 mg tizanidine base), and the inactive ingredients, microcrystalline cellulose, anhydrous lactose, colloidal silicon dioxide, stearic acid. In addition, each of the empty hard gelatin capsules contain the following: gelatin, titanium dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate and FD&C blue #1. The imprinting ink contains the following: shellac, propylene glycol, potassium hydroxide, ammonia and black iron oxide.