SPL Set ID: 24c33ba6-bf47-434e-903e-f7ced98e030e
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The active ingredient in dexlansoprazole delayed-release capsules, a proton pump inhibitor, is (+)-2-[(R)-{[3-methyl-4-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)pyridin-2-yl] methyl} sulfinyl]- 1H -benzimidazole, a compound that inhibits gastric acid secretion. Dexlansoprazole is the R -enantiomer of lansoprazole (a racemic mixture of the R -and S -enantiomers). Its empirical formula is: C 16 H 14 F 3 N 3 O 2 S, with a molecular weight of 369.36. Dexlansoprazole has the following chemical structure: Dexlansoprazole is a white to brownish powder which melts at about 146°C. Dexlansoprazole is freely soluble in methanol, dichloromethane, soluble in acetonitrile, practically insoluble in water. Dexlansoprazole is stable when exposed to light. Dexlansoprazole is more stable in neutral and alkaline conditions than acidic conditions. Dexlansoprazole is supplied for oral administration as a dual delayed-release formulation in capsules. The capsules contain dexlansoprazole in a mixture of two types of enteric-coated pellets with different pH-dependent dissolution profiles [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. Dexlansoprazole delayed-release capsules are available in two dosage strengths: 30 and 60 mg, per capsule. Each capsule contains enteric-coated pellets consisting of dexlansoprazole (active ingredient) and the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, confectioner’s sugar, croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium carbonate, methacrylic acid copolymer dispersion, methacrylic acid and methyl methacrylate copolymer (1:1), methacrylic acid and methyl methacrylate copolymer (1:2), polyethylene glycol 8000, polysorbate 80, sodium lauryl sulfate, sugar spheres (composed of corn starch, sucrose, and water), talc, titanium dioxide and triethyl citrate. The capsule shell contains carrageenan, hypromellose and potassium chloride, Additionally, 30 mg capsule shell contains FD&C Blue No. 1, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, titanium dioxide and whereas 60 mg capsule shell contains iron oxide red. The capsule shells are printed with edible ink containing black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide and shellac. dexlansoprazole-str.jpg