SPL Set ID: 4a490e1d-80ee-461f-aba6-01f54fe8a5fe
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Calcium acetate, USP acts as a phosphate binder. Its chemical name is calcium acetate, USP. Its molecular formula is C 4 H 6 CaO 4 , and its molecular weight is 158.17. Its structural formula is: Each capsule has a light-blue cap imprinted with “AMNEAL” and white body imprinted with “590” with black ink. Each capsule contains 667 mg calcium acetate, USP (anhydrous; Ca(CH 3 COO) 2 ; MW=158.17 grams) equal to 169 mg (8.45 mEq) calcium. Each capsule also contains the following inactive ingredients: FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #3, gelatin, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol and titanium dioxide. In addition to the inactive ingredients listed above, each capsule contains Opacode (Black) monogramming ink. Opacode (Black) contains D&C Yellow #10, FD&C Blue #2, FD&C Red #40, iron oxide black and shellac. Opacode (Black) may also contain ethanol, methanol, n-butyl alcohol and propylene glycol. Calcium acetate capsules, USP are administered orally for the control of hyperphosphatemia in end-stage renal failure. Meets USP dissolution test 4. ab