SPL Set ID: b9a3f97c-9e31-4a5f-822f-c9d45e394493
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Fenofibric acid is a lipid regulating agent available as delayed release capsules for oral administration. Each delayed-release capsule contains choline fenofibrate, equivalent to 45 mg or 135 mg of fenofibric acid. The chemical name for choline fenofibrate is ethanaminium, 2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl, 2-{4-(4-chlorobenzoyl)phenoxy] -2-methylpropanoate (1:1) with the following structural formula: Choline Fenofibrate The empirical formula is C 22 H 28 ClNO 5 and the molecular weight is 421.91. Choline fenofibrate is freely soluble in water. The melting point is approximately 210°C. Choline fenofibrate is a white to yellow powder, which is stable under ordinary conditions. Each delayed-release capsule contains enteric coated mini-tablets comprised of choline fenofibrate and the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, dibutyl sebacate, ethyl cellulose, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid co polymer, povidone, sodium stearyl fumarate, talc and triethyl citrate. The capsule shell of the 45 mg capsule contains the following inactive ingredients: gelatin, iron oxide black, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, sodium lauryl sulphate and titanium dioxide. The capsule shell of the 135 mg capsule contains the following inactive ingredients: FD and C Blue #1, gelatin, iron oxide yellow, sodium lauryl sulphate and titanium dioxide. The capsules are printed with edible ink containing iron oxide black, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol and shellac. Choline Fenofibrate