SPL Set ID: 6f7eb934-aa60-51e1-e053-2a91aa0a3914

Raloxifene HCl, USP is an estrogen agonist/antagonist, commonly referred to as a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) that belongs to the benzothiophene class of compounds. The chemical structure is: The chemical designation is methanone, [6-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)benzo[ b ]thien-3-yl]-[4-[2-(1-piperidinyl)ethoxy]phenyl]-, hydrochloride. Raloxifene HCl, USP has the molecular formula C 28 H 27 NO 4 S•HCl, which corresponds to a molecular weight of 510.05. Raloxifene HCl, USP is an off-white to pale-yellow solid that is very slightly soluble in water. Raloxifene HCl, USP is supplied in a tablet dosage form for oral administration. Each raloxifene HCl tablet, USP contains 60 mg of raloxifene HCl, USP, which is the molar equivalent of 55.71 mg of free base. Inactive ingredients include anhydrous lactose, crospovidone, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, povidone, silicon dioxide and titanium dioxide. Chemical Structure