SPL Set ID: 408b30d6-f5c2-4239-b993-d8f77a8e160b
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Celecoxib capsule is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, available as capsules containing 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg and 400 mg celecoxib for oral administration. The chemical name is 4-[5-(4-methylphenyl)- 3-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl] benzenesulfonamide and is a diaryl-substituted pyrazole. The molecular weight is 381.38. Its molecular formula is C 17 H 14 F 3 N 3 O 2 S, and it has the following chemical structure: Celecoxib USP is a white or almost white crystalline powder with a pKa of 11.1 (sulfonamide moiety). Celecoxib USP is hydrophobic (log P is 3.5) and is soluble in ethanol and in methylene chloride, practically insoluble in water. The inactive ingredients in celecoxib capsules include: croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, povidone and sodium lauryl sulfate. The empty hard gelatin capsule shell contains gelatin and titanium dioxide. The capsules are printed with ink containing black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol and shellac. celecoxib-strct.jpg