SPL Set ID: b693e68d-f812-4993-54b6-852e3517c344
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TRICOR (fenofibrate) tablets is a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) alpha agonist available as tablets for oral administration. Each tablet contains 48 mg or 145 mg of fenofibrate. The chemical name for fenofibrate is 2-[4-(4-chlorobenzoyl) phenoxy]-2-methyl-propanoic acid, 1-methylethyl ester with the following structural formula: The empirical formula is C 20 H 21 O 4 Cl and the molecular weight is 360.83; fenofibrate is insoluble in water. The melting point is 79 to 82°C. Fenofibrate is a white solid which is stable under ordinary conditions. Inactive Ingredients Each tablet contains crospovidone, docusate sodium, hypromellose 2910 (3 cps), lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, silicified microcrystalline cellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate, and sucrose. In addition, individual tablets contain: 48 mg tablets D&C Yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C Yellow #6 /sunset yellow FCF aluminum lake, FD&C Blue #2 /indigo carmine aluminum lake, polyvinyl alcohol, soybean lecithin, talc, titanium dioxide, xanthan gum. 145 mg tablets polyvinyl alcohol, soybean lecithin, talc, titanium dioxide, xanthan gum. structural formula