SPL Set ID: 16ea8ce4-8c1c-4111-509e-86aa688d89a0
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Fenofibrate capsules USP, is a lipid regulating agent available as capsules for oral administration. Each capsule contains 43 mg or 130 mg of micronized 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 molecular formula is C 20 H 21 O 4 CI and the molecular weight is 360.83; fenofibrate is insoluble in water. The melting point is 79° to 82°C. Fenofibrate USP is a white or almost white crystalline powder which is sparingly soluble in methanol, ethanol and dimethylformamide. Each capsule contains the labeled amount of fenofibrate USP and the inactive ingredients: ammonio metha copolymer dispersion, D & C yellow No.10, FD & C Blue No. 2, gelatin, hypromellose, iron oxide yellow, iron oxide black, potasium hydroxide, shellac, simethicone emulsion, sodium lauryl sulphate, sugar spheres, talc, titanium dioxide and triethyl citrate. Fenofibrate capsules meets USP Dissolution Test 3.