SPL Set ID: 726b3c3e-8266-4a8a-a426-899cecd4f87e

Duloxetine delayed-release capsules, USP are a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) for oral administration. Its chemical designation is (+)-( S )- N -methyl-γ-(1-naphthyloxy)-2-thiophenepropylamine hydrochloride. The structural formula is: C 18 H 19 NOS•HCl M.W. 333.88 Duloxetine hydrochloride, USP is a white to slightly brownish white solid, which is slightly soluble in water. Each capsule contains enteric-coated pellets of 22.4 mg, 33.7 mg, or 67.3 mg of duloxetine hydrochloride, USP equivalent to 20 mg, 30 mg, 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 black iron oxide, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, hypromellose phthalate, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, shellac, strong ammonia solution, sugar spheres (which contain sucrose and corn starch), talc, titanium dioxide, and triethyl citrate. The 20 mg and 30 mg capsules also contain FD&C Blue #1 Aluminum Lake.