SPL Set ID: 335e26bf-b236-46d6-81cf-2879e5f3b1d9
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Lofexidine tablets contain lofexidine, a central alpha-2 adrenergic agonist, as the hydrochloride salt. Lofexidine hydrochloride is chemically designated as 2-[1-(2,6-dichlorophenoxy)ethyl]-4,5 dihydro-1 H - imidazole monohydrochloride with a molecular formula of C 11 H 12 Cl 2 N 2 O•HCl. Its molecular weight is 295.6 g/mole and its structural formula is: Lofexidine hydrochloride is a white to off-white crystalline powder freely soluble in water, methanol, and ethanol. It is slightly soluble in chloroform and practically insoluble in n-hexane and benzene. Lofexidine tablets are available as round, convex-shaped, peach colored, film-coated tablets, debossed with “909” on one side and “N” on other side, free from physical defects for oral administration. Each tablet contains 0.18 mg lofexidine, equivalent to 0.2 mg of lofexidine hydrochloride and the following inactive ingredients: lactose, citric acid, povidone, microcrystalline cellulose, calcium stearate, sodium lauryl sulphate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, titanium dioxide, propylene glycol, FD&C yellow No. 6 and FD&C blue No. 2. structure