SPL Set ID: 44efa0d1-19d6-9696-e063-6394a90a068d
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Fenofibrate tablets, USP are a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) alpha agonist available as tablets for oral administration. Each tablet contains 48 mg or 145 mg of fenofibrate, USP. The chemical name for fenofibrate is 2-[4-(4-chlorobenzoyl) phenoxy]-2-methyl-propanoic acid, 1-methylethyl ester with the following structural formula: The empirical formula is C 20 H 21 O 4 Cl and the molecular weight is 360.83; fenofibrate, USP is insoluble in water. The melting point is 79° to 82°C. Fenofibrate, USP is a white solid which is stable under ordinary conditions. Inactive Ingredients Each tablet contains crospovidone, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, lecithin, magnesium stearate, silicified microcrystalline cellulose, sodium benzoate, sodium lauryl sulfate, and sucrose. In addition, individual tablets contain: 48 mg tablets: D&C Yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C Yellow #6 /sunset yellow FCF aluminum lake, iron oxide yellow, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, talc and titanium dioxide. 145 mg tablets: Polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, titanium dioxide, and talc. formula