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The active ingredient in lansoprazole delayed-release capsules USP is lansoprazole, USP, a substituted benzimidazole, 2-[[[3-methyl-4-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-2-pyridyl]methyl]sulfinyl] benzimidazole, a compound that inhibits gastric acid secretion. Lansoprazole, USP has the following structure: C 16 H 14 F 3 N 3 O 2 S M.W. 369.36 Lansoprazole, USP is a white to brownish-white odorless crystalline powder which melts with decomposition at approximately 166°C. Lansoprazole, USP is freely soluble in dimethylformamide; soluble in methanol; sparingly soluble in ethanol; slightly soluble in ethyl acetate, dichloromethane and acetonitrile; very slightly soluble in ether; and practically insoluble in hexane and water. Lansoprazole, USP is stable when exposed to light for up to two months. The rate of degradation of the compound in aqueous solution increases with decreasing pH. The degradation half-life of the drug substance in aqueous solution at 25°C is approximately 0.5 hour at pH 5 and approximately 18 hours at pH 7. The lansoprazole delayed-release capsules USP for oral administration are available in two dosage strengths: 15 mg and 30 mg of lansoprazole, USP per capsule. Each delayed-release capsule contains enteric-coated granules consisting of 15 mg or 30 mg of lansoprazole, USP (active ingredient) and the following inactive ingredients: black iron oxide, gelatin, hypromellose, magnesium carbonate, methacrylic acid copolymer dispersion, propylene glycol, red iron oxide, shellac, sugar spheres (which contain sucrose and corn starch), talc, titanium dioxide, and triethyl citrate. Additionally, 15 mg capsule contains brilliant blue FCF - FD&C blue 1. The imprinting ink may contain potassium hydroxide. lansoprazole structural formula