SPL Set ID: 77b01a37-ba10-4b67-a375-244dfcd94c00

Fluoxetine capsule, USP is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor for oral administration. It is designated (±)-N- methyl-3-phenyl-3-[(α,α,α-trifluoro- p -tolyl)oxy]propylamine hydrochloride and has the empirical formula of C 17 H 18 F 3 NO•HCl. Its molecular weight is 345.79. The structural formula is: Fluoxetine hydrochloride USP is a white to off-white crystalline solid with a solubility of 14 mg/mL in water. Each capsule contains fluoxetine hydrochloride equivalent to 10 mg (32.3 µmol), 20 mg (64.7 µmol), or 40 mg (129.3 µmol) of fluoxetine. The capsules also contain the following inactive ingredients: pregelatinized starch, gelatin, iron oxide yellow, sodium lauryl sulfate and titanium dioxide. In addition, the 10 mg capsule contains FD&C Blue No. 1; the 20 mg capsule contains patent blue V; and the 40 mg capsule also contains patent blue V, ponceau 4R and D&C Yellow No. 10. The imprinting ink contains shellac, black iron oxide, propylene glycol, potassium hydroxide, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, butyl alcohol and strong ammonia solution. FDA approved dissolution test and specification differ from USP. structure