SPL Set ID: 1626ac65-ea12-421b-9780-bfdb50a39e1a
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Lubiprostone is a chloride channel activator for oral use. The chemical name for lubiprostone is (-)-7-[(2R,4aR,5R,7aR)-2-(1,1-difluoropentyl)-2-hydroxy-6-oxooctahydrocyclopenta[b]pyran-5-yl]heptanoic acid. The molecular formula of lubiprostone is C20H32F2O5 with a molecular weight of 390.46 g/mol. and a chemical structure as follows: Lubiprostone drug substance occurs as white to off-white powder, is very soluble in diethyl ether and ethanol, and practically insoluble in hexane and water. Lubiprostone capsules is available as an imprinted, oval, soft gelatin capsule in two strengths. Light orange oval capsules contain 8 mcg of lubiprostone and the following inactive ingredients: bloom gelatin, sorbitol sorbitan solution, FD&C yellow no. 6 powder, titanium dioxide, medium chain triglycerides, purified water and lecithin. Clear orange oval capsules contain 24 mcg of lubiprostone and the following inactive ingredients: bloom gelatin, sorbitol sorbitan solution, FD&C yellow no. 6 powder, medium chain triglycerides, purified water and lecithin. The capsules are imprinted with black imprinting ink containing black iron oxide, propylene glycol, and hypromellose. Structure