SPL Set ID: 573ffb90-61a7-4b2d-b191-13de6c01d19e
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Fenofibrate Capsules, USP are a lipid regulating agent available as capsules for oral administration. Each capsule contains 67 mg, 134 mg or 200 mg of micronized fenofibrate. The chemical name for fenofibrate is Isopropyl 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 is very soluble in methylene chloride, slightly soluble in alcohol and practically insoluble in water. The melting point is 79 to 82°C. Fenofibrate is a white or almost white, crystalline powder which is stable under ordinary conditions. For 200 mg strength: Meets USP Dissolution Test 6. Inactive Ingredients: Each capsule contains colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone type B, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, pregelatinized starch (modified corn starch), sodium lauryl sulphate and sodium stearyl fumarate. Ingredients of capsule shells: Each capsule contains FD & C Red 40, FD & C Blue 1, Gelatin, Iron Oxide Red, Iron Oxide Yellow, Polyethylene Glycol, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, Titanium Dioxide. Ingredients of printing ink: Black iron oxide-E172, Potassium hydroxide-E525, Propylene glycol-E1520 and Shellac-E904. Image