SPL Set ID: abaacdeb-2433-261a-e053-2995a90ae34e
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Minocycline hydrochloride, USP, is a semisynthetic derivative of tetracycline, 4,7-Bis(dimethylamino)-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydro-3,10,12,12a-tetrahydroxy-1,11-dioxo-2-naphthacenecarboxamide monohydrochloride. Its structural formula is: Minocycline hydrochloride capsules, USP for oral administration contain minocycline hydrochloride, USP equivalent to 50 mg, 75 mg or 100 mg of minocycline. The capsule also contains the following inactive ingredients: corn starch and magnesium stearate. The empty hard gelatin capsule shells contain titanium dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, and gelatin. In addition, the 50 mg capsule shells contain FD&C Red #3, D&C Red #33, and FD&C Yellow #6; the 75 mg capsule shells contain black iron oxide; and the 100 mg capsule shells contain FD&C Blue #1, D&C Red #28, FD&C Red #40, and red iron oxide. The capsules are printed with edible ink containing shellac, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, strong ammonia solution, black iron oxide, and potassium hydroxide. Chemical Structure