SPL Set ID: 4a007068-89d9-c296-e063-6394a90ad6d0
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Venlafaxine hydrochloride extended-release capsules, USP for once-a-day oral administration that contains venlafaxine hydrochloride, a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). Venlafaxine is designated (R/S)-1-[2-(dimethylamino)-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethyl] cyclohexanol hydrochloride or (±)-1-[α-[(dimethylamino)methyl]-p-methoxybenzyl] cyclohexanol hydrochloride and has the molecular formula of C 17 H 27 NO 2 HCl. Its molecular weight is 313.86. The structural formula is shown as follows: Venlafaxine hydrochloride, USP is a white to off-white crystalline solid, with a solubility of 572 mg/mL in water (adjusted to ionic strength of 0.2 M with sodium chloride). Its octanol: water (0.2 M sodium chloride) partition coefficient is 0.43. Drug release is controlled by diffusion through the coating membrane on the spheroids and is not pH-dependent. Capsules contain venlafaxine hydrochloride, USP equivalent to 37.5 mg, 75 mg, or 150 mg venlafaxine. Inactive ingredients consist of ethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, sugar spheres and talc. The empty capsule shells contain ferric oxide red, gelatin, sodium lauryl sulphate and titanium dioxide. In addition, the 37.5 mg empty capsule shells contain ferric oxide black, and 150 mg empty capsule shells contain ferric oxide yellow. Capsules imprinting ink contains povidone, propylene glycol, shellac, sodium hydroxide and titanium dioxide. In addition, red imprinting ink used in 37.5 mg and 75 mg capsules contain FD & C Red#40 aluminium lake. FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP