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Fenofibric acid delayed-release capsules are 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: The empirical formula is C 22 H 28 ClNO 5 and the molecular weight is 421.91. Choline fenofibrate is freely soluble in water and methanol. The melting point is approximately 210°C. Choline fenofibrate is a white to off-white crystalline 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: hypromellose, povidone, water, hydroxylpropyl cellulose, colloidal silicon dioxide, sodium stearyl fumarate, methacrylic acid copolymer, talc, triethyl citrate. The capsule shell of the 45 mg capsule contains the following inactive ingredients: gelatin, titanium dioxide, iron oxide yellow, and iron oxide red. The capsule shell of the 135 mg capsule contains the following inactive ingredients: gelatin, titanium dioxide, iron oxide yellow, and FD&C Blue #2. The capsule shells are printed with edible white ink and black ink. The edible white ink contains shellac, propylene glycol, potassium hydroxide, and titanium dioxide and the edible black ink contains shellac, propylene glycol, iron oxide black and, potassium hydroxide. Structure