SPL Set ID: 17529d33-f24a-1f3f-e063-6394a90ae374
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Gemfibrozil is a lipid regulating agent. It is available as tablets for oral administration. Each tablet contains 600 mg gemfibrozil. Each tablet also contains the following inactive ingredients: calcium stearate NF, carnauba wax NF, colloidal silicon dioxide NF, croscarmellose sodium NF, hydroxypropyl cellulose NF, microcrystalline cellulose NF, polyethylene glycol 3350 NF, polyvinyl alcohol USP, pregelatinized starch NF, sodium lauryl sulfate NF, talc USP and titanium dioxide USP. The chemical name is 5-(2,5-dimethylphenoxy)-2,2-dimethylpentanoic acid, with the following structural formula: The empirical formula is C 15 H 22 O 3 and th molecular weight is 250.35; the solubility in water and acid is 0.0019% and in dilute base it is greater than 1%. The melting point is 58° to 61°C. Gemfibrozil is a white solid which is stable under ordinary conditions. Structure Formula