SPL Set ID: 2c288791-2d8f-84bb-e063-6294a90a7e1e
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Duloxetine delayed-release capsules USP are selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor SNRI for oral administration. Its chemical designation is (+)-( S )- N -methyl-γ-(1-naphthyloxy)-2-thiophenepropylamine hydrochloride. The empirical formula is C 18 H 19 NOS•HCl, which corresponds to a molecular weight of 333.88. The structural formula is: Duloxetine hydrochloride is a white to cream colored powder, which is soluble in methanol. Each capsule contains enteric-coated mini tablets comprising of duloxetine hydrochloride equivalent to 20, 30, 40 or 60 mg of duloxetine, respectively. These enteric-coated mini tablets are designed to prevent degradation of the drug in the acidic environment of the stomach. Inactive ingredients include ammonia solution, black iron oxide, croscarmellose sodium, FD & C Blue 2, gelatin, hypromellose, hypromellose phthalate, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, polysorbate 80, potassium hydroxide, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, shellac, sodium lauryl sulphate, talc, titanium dioxide and triethyl citrate. The 20 and 60 mg capsules also contain iron oxide yellow. Structure