SPL Set ID: 31f62a49-4c6d-4ce3-a0ca-d159562370b1

Isotretinoin Capsules, USP contain 10 mg, 20 mg, 25 mg, 30 mg, 35 mg or 40 mg of isotretinoin (a retinoid) in hard gelatin capsules for oral administration. In addition to the active ingredient, isotretinoin, each capsule contains the following inactive ingredients: propyl gallate, sorbitan monooleate, soybean oil and stearoyl polyoxyl-32 glycerides. Each capsule shell contains gelatin, purified water and titanium dioxide. Additionally, each 10 mg capsule shell contains iron oxide yellow, 20 mg capsule shell contains D & C yellow #10 and FD & C red #40, 25 mg capsule shell contains D & C yellow #10, FD & C blue #1 and FD & C red #3, 30 mg capsule shell contains FD & C red #40 and D & C yellow #10, 35 mg capsule shell contains FD & C blue #1 and FD & C red #3 and 40 mg capsule shell contains iron oxide red and iron oxide yellow. The capsule is imprinted with black pharmaceutical ink and contains following inactive ingredients: black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, purified water and shellac. FDA approved dissolution specification differs from the USP dissolution specification. Chemically, isotretinoin, USP is 13- cis -retinoic acid and is related to both retinoic acid and retinol (vitamin A). It is a yellow or light orange crystalline powder with a molecular weight of 300.4. It is practically insoluble in water, soluble in chloroform and sparingly soluble in alcohol, in isopropyl alcohol and polyethylene glycol 400. The structural formula is: Image