SPL Set ID: 510ceafd-8254-428c-b2ff-a167f283cda7

Duloxetine hydrochloride, USP is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SSNRI) for oral administration. Its chemical designation is (+)-( S )- N -methyl-γ-(1-naphthyloxy)-2-thiophenepropylamine hydrochloride. The empirical formula is C 18 H 19 NOS•HCl, which corresponds to a molecular weight of 333.88. The structural formula is: Duloxetine hydrochloride, USP is a white to slightly brownish white solid, which is slightly soluble in water. Each capsule contains enteric-coated pellets of 22.45, 33.68, or 67.36 mg of duloxetine hydrochloride, USP equivalent to 20, 30, or 60 mg of duloxetine, respectively. These enteric-coated pellets are designed to prevent degradation of the drug in the acidic environment of the stomach. Inactive ingredients include: 20 mg: FD&C Blue No. 2, gelatin, hypromellose, methacrylic acid copolymer dispersion, polyethylene glycol 400, sodium lauryl sulfate, sucrose, sugar spheres, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate, black imprinting ink (It contains black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, and shellac). 30 mg: FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, gelatin, hypromellose, methacrylic acid copolymer dispersion, polyethylene glycol 400, sodium lauryl sulfate, sucrose, sugar spheres, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate, black imprinting ink (It contains black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, and shellac), white imprinting ink (It contains povidone, shellac, sodium hydroxide, and titanium dioxide). 60 mg: FD&C Blue No. 2, gelatin, hypromellose, iron oxide yellow, methacrylic acid copolymer dispersion, polyethylene glycol 400, sodium lauryl sulfate, sucrose, sugar spheres, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate, white imprinting ink (It contains povidone, shellac, sodium hydroxide, and titanium dioxide). structure