SPL Set ID: 4124ad97-f6b9-8afb-e063-6294a90ab970
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Atovaquone is a quinone antimicrobial drug for oral administration. The chemical name of atovaquone is trans -2-[4-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclohexyl]-3-hydroxy-1,4-naphthalenedione. Atovaquone, USP is a yellow crystalline solid that is practically insoluble in water. It has a molecular weight of 366.84 and the molecular formula C 22 H 19 ClO 3 . The compound has the following structural formula: Atovaquone oral suspension, USP is a formulation of micro-fine particles of atovaquone, USP. The atovaquone particles, reduced in size to facilitate absorption, are significantly smaller than those in the previously marketed tablet formulation. Atovaquone oral suspension, USP is for oral administration and is bright yellow with a citrus flavor. Each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains 750 mg of atovaquone, USP and the inactive ingredients benzyl alcohol, flavor (ethanol, propylene glycol, triacetin), poloxamer 188, purified water, saccharin sodium and xanthan gum. structure