SPL Set ID: 753ecc6a-07be-4fc6-9032-cc6ad116a662
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Calcitonin is a polypeptide hormone secreted by the parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland in mammals and by the ultimobranchial gland of birds and fish. Miacalcin (calcitonin salmon, USP) Injection, Synthetic is a synthetic polypeptide of 32 amino acids in the same linear sequence that is found in calcitonin of salmon origin. This is shown by the following graphic formula: It is provided in sterile solution for subcutaneous or intramuscular injection. Each milliliter contains: calcitonin salmon, 200 USP Units. Inactive Ingredients (per mL): acetic acid, USP, 2.25 mg; phenol, USP, 5 mg; sodium acetate trihydrate, USP, 2 mg; sodium chloride, USP, 7.5 mg; water for injection, USP. The activity of Miacalcin injection is stated in International Units based on bioassay in comparison with the International Reference Preparation of calcitonin salmon for Bioassay, distributed by the National Institute for Biological Standards and Control, Holly Hill, London. Calcitonin-Salmon Structural Formula