SPL Set ID: a62612b3-9564-2b34-be59-6aa5ac53679c
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Celecoxib capsules are a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, available as capsules containing 50 mg, 100 mg, and 200 mg celecoxib for oral administration. The chemical name is 4-[5-(4-methylphenyl)- 3-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl] benzenesulfonamide and is a diaryl-substituted pyrazole. The molecular weight is 381.38 g/mol. Its molecular formula is C 17 H 14 F 3 N 3 O 2 S, and it has the following chemical structure: Celecoxib is a white to off-white powder with a pKa of 11.1 (sulfonamide moiety). Celecoxib is hydrophobic (log P is >3) and is soluble in methanol, acetone, ethanol, DMSO, ethyl acetate and methylene chloride. Celecoxib capsules for oral administration contain either 50 mg, 100 mg, or 200 mg of celecoxib, together with inactive ingredients including: crospovidone, magnesium stearate, povidone, sodium lauryl sulphate. The capsule shell contains gelatin and titanium dioxide. The capsule imprinting ink for the 50 mg strength contains FD&C Red #40 Aluminum Lake, povidone, propylene glycol, shellac, sodium hydroxide and titanium dioxide. The capsule imprinting ink for the 100 mg strength contains FD&C Blue #2 Aluminum Lake, propylene glycol, shellac and strong ammonia solution. The capsule imprinting ink for the 200 mg strength contains dimethicone, iron oxide yellow, propylene glycol, shellac and strong ammonia solution. Chemical Structure