SPL Set ID: 33fc642c-ad41-410b-9a81-eae456f3fcfb
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The active ingredient in lansoprazole delayed-release capsules, USP is lansoprazole, a substituted benzimidazole, 2-[[[3-methyl-4-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-2-pyridyl]-methyl] sulfinyl] benzimidazole, a compound that inhibits gastric acid secretion. Its empirical formula is C 16 H 14 F 3 N 3 O 2 S with a molecular weight of 369.36. Lansoprazole has the following structure: Lansoprazole, USP is a white to brownish-white powder which melts with decomposition at approximately 166°C. Lansoprazole is freely soluble in dimethylformamide and practically insoluble in water. The rate of degradation of the compound in aqueous solution increases with decreasing pH. Lansoprazole is supplied in delayed-release capsules for oral administration. Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules, USP are available in two dosage strengths: 15 mg and 30 mg of lansoprazole, USP per capsule. Each delayed-release capsule contains enteric-coated granules consisting of 15 mg or 30 mg of lansoprazole (active ingredient) and the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, hydroxypropyl cellulose, low substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium carbonate, methacrylic acid copolymer dispersion, polysorbate 80, sucrose, sugar spheres (contains sucrose and starch (maize)), talc, titanium dioxide and triethyl citrate. The hard gelatin capsule shell consists of gelatin, FD&C Blue No. 1, D&C Red No. 28, FD&C Red No. 40 and titanium dioxide. In addition 15 mg capsule contains FD&C Green No. 3. The imprinting ink contains polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, shellac and titanium dioxide.