SPL Set ID: 2f815b0c-6da7-cb61-e89c-7de628092d0d
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Citalopram Capsules contain citalopram, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Citalopram hydrobromide is a racemic bicyclic phthalane derivative designated (±)-1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,3-dihydroisobenzofuran-5carbonitrile, hydrobromide with the following structural formula: The molecular formula is C 20 H 22 BrFN 2 O and its molecular weight is 405.35. Citalopram hydrobromide is a white to almost white crystalline powder. Citalopram hydrobromide is freely soluble in chloroform and sparingly soluble in ethanol and water. Citalopram Capsules is for oral administration and contains 30 mg of citalopram, equivalent to 37.5 mg of citalopram hydrobromide. The strengths reflect citalopram base equivalent content. Citalopram Capsules also contain the inactive ingredients copovidone, croscarmellose sodium, gelatin, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, talc and titanium dioxide. The capsule shells contain the colorants FD&C Blue #1 and FD&C Red #3.