SPL Set ID: 5af79d16-31ad-4d68-9a6d-bb5d9c91535d
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Calcium acetate acts as a phosphate binder. Its chemical name is calcium acetate. Its molecular formula is C 4 H 6 CaO 4 , and its molecular weight is 158.17. Its structural formula is: Calcium Acetate Capsules are Hard Gelatin Capsules filled with white to off-white granular powder having a blue opaque cap and white opaque body imprinted "S086" on both parts. 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 contains the following inactive ingredients: Crospovidone NF, Sodium lauryl Sulfate NF, Magnesium Stearate NF. The gelatin cap and body have the following inactive ingredients: FD&C blue #1, D&C red #28, titanium dioxide, USP and gelatin, USP. The Imprinting black ink contain shellac NF, black iron oxide NF and potassium hydroxide NF. Calcium acetate capsules are administered orally for the control of hyperphosphatemia in end-stage renal failure. "FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP." image