SPL Set ID: 8233f158-9da5-4fd2-b2c3-9db89448371f
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Each mesalamine delayed-release tablet, USP for oral administration contains 1.2 g 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA; mesalamine), an anti-inflammatory agent. Mesalamine also has the chemical name 5-amino-2-hydroxybenzoic acid and its structural formula is: Molecular formula: C 7 H 7 NO 3 Molecular weight: 153.14 The tablet is coated with a pH-dependent polymer film, which breaks down at or above pH 6.8, normally in the terminal ileum where mesalamine then begins to be released from the tablet core. The tablet core contains mesalamine with hydrophilic and lipophilic excipients and provides for extended release of mesalamine. The inactive ingredients of mesalamine delayed-release tablets, USP are colloidal silicon dioxide, ferric oxide, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid and methyl methacrylate copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, sodium starch glycolate, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate, the imprinting ink contains ammonium hydroxide, black iron oxide, propylene glycol and shellac. FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP. mesalaminedrtabsstructure