SPL Set ID: 9c5112c0-c721-4086-9a75-3b7f931430bb
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Fluoxetine (fluoxetine tablets, USP) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor for oral administration. It is also marketed for the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (Sarafem ® , fluoxetine hydrochloride). 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 powder, it is freely soluble in alcohol and in methanol, sparingly soluble in water and in dichloromethane, practically insoluble in ether. Each tablet contains fluoxetine hydrochloride equivalent to 10 mg (32.3 μmol) or 20 mg (64.7 μmol) of fluoxetine. In addition, each tablet also contains the following inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, corn starch, hypromellose, crospovidone, magnesium stearate, colloidal silicon dioxide, titanium dioxide and polyethylene glycol. Structure