SPL Set ID: 35f99f76-f2ef-4a81-91ff-285419664be3
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Ribavirin, is a synthetic nucleoside analogue (purine analogue). The chemical name of ribavirin is 1-β-D-ribofuranosyl-1H-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxamide and has the following structural formula (see Figure 1). Figure 1: Structural Formula Ribavirin USP is a white, crystalline powder. It is freely soluble in water and slightly soluble in anhydrous alcohol. The molecular formula is C 8 H 12 N 4 O 5 and the molecular weight is 244.21. Ribavirin capsules USP consist of a white to off-white granular powder in a white, opaque, gelatin capsule. Each capsule contains 200 mg ribavirin and the inactive ingredients microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, povidone-K 30, and magnesium stearate. The capsule shell consists of titanium dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, and gelatin. The capsule is printed with edible ink containing black iron oxide. Meets USP dissolution test 2. Chemical Structure