SPL Set ID: 0f7d1f81-374f-4ad5-aea0-2f97abbe1dbf
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Raloxifene hydrochloride is an estrogen agonist/antagonist, commonly referred to as a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) that belongs to the benzothiophene class of compounds. The chemical structure is: The chemical designation is methanone, [6-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)benzo[ b ]thien-3-yl]-[4-[2-(1-piperidinyl)ethoxy]phenyl]-, hydrochloride. Raloxifene hydrochloride has the molecular formula C 28 H 27 NO 4 S•HCl, which corresponds to a molecular weight of 510.05. Raloxifene hydrochloride USP is almost white to pale yellow powder that is very slightly soluble in water. Raloxifene hydrochloride USP is supplied in a tablet dosage form for oral administration. Each raloxifene hydrochloride tablet, USP contains 60 mg of raloxifene hydrochloride USP, which is the molar equivalent of 55.71 mg of free base. Inactive ingredients include citric acid monohydrate, crospovidone, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, povidone, and titanium dioxide. USP dissolution test pending. Chemical Structure