SPL Set ID: a282fbed-8304-458e-a0e9-5eaccc95339b
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Memantine hydrochloride extended-release capsules are an orally active NMDA receptor antagonist. The chemical name for memantine hydrochloride, USP is 3,5-Dimethyltricyclo[3.3.1.1 3,7 ]decan-1-amine hydrochloride with the following structural formula: The molecular formula is C 12 H 21 N•HCl and the molecular weight is 215.76. Memantine hydrochloride, USP occurs as a white to off-white powder and is slightly soluble in water. Memantine hydrochloride extended-release capsules are supplied for oral administration as 7 mg, 14 mg, 21 mg, and 28 mg capsules. Each capsule contains extended-release beads with the labeled amount of memantine hydrochloride and the following inactive ingredients: ethyl cellulose, ferric oxide yellow, gelatin, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, sodium lauryl sulfate, sugar spheres (corn starch and sucrose), talc and titanium dioxide. The 7 mg and 14 mg capsules also contain ferric oxide red, and the 14 mg, 21 mg and 28 mg capsules also contain FD&C Blue No. 2. In addition, the black imprinting ink contains ammonium hydroxide, black iron oxide, propylene glycol and shellac glaze. memantine-struct.jpg