SPL Set ID: 6a402640-1c9d-4fca-8b5b-e1ac1dd4ca5a
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Citalopram tablets, USP contain citalopram, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Citalopram hydrobromide, USP is a racemic bicyclic phthalane structure and is designated (±)-1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,3 dihydroisobenzofuran-5-carbonitrile hydrobromide with the following structural formula: The molecular formula is C 20 H 22 BrFN 2 O and its molecular weight is 405.35. Citalopram hydrobromide, USP occurs as a fine, white to off-white powder. Citalopram hydrobromide, USP is sparingly soluble in water and soluble in ethanol. Citalopram tablets, USP are for oral administration and are available as film-coated oval tablets. The strengths reflect citalopram base equivalent content. The 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg strength tablets contain 12.5 mg, 25 mg, and 50 mg of citalopram hydrobromide, respectively. The 20 mg and 40 mg tablets are scored. Inactive ingredients: copolyvidone, corn starch, glycerin, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, sodium starch glycolate, talc and titanium dioxide. Iron oxides are used as coloring agents in the light orange (10 mg) and pink (20 mg) tablets. 1