SPL Set ID: 1e56492f-e2b1-4a07-b697-b59b3a0ac05e
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Fenofibrate, USP is a lipid regulating agent available as tablets for oral administration. Each tablet contains 54 mg or 160 mg of 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 empirical formula is C 20 H 21 O 4 Cl and the molecular weight is 360.83; fenofibrate, USP is very soluble in methylene chloride; slightly soluble in alcohol; practically insoluble in water. The melting point is 79 to 82°C. Fenofibrate, USP is a white or almost white crystalline powder which is stable under ordinary conditions. Inactive Ingredients Each tablet contains microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, polydextrose, titanium dioxide, triacetin, polyethylene glycol 8000. Additionally, fenofibrate tablets USP, 54 mg contains D&C Yellow No. 10 Aluminum Lake and FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake. Fenofibrate tablets, USP meets USP Dissolution Test 3 . fenofibrate structure.jpg