SPL Set ID: d9c60b43-dc61-4976-b31f-09c8f8a33138
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Fenofibrate tablets, USP are a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) alpha agonist available as tablets for oral administration. Each tablet contains 48 mg or 145 mg of fenofibrate USP. The chemical name for fenofibrate USP is Isopropyl-2-[p-(p-chlorobenzoyl) phenoxy]-2-methylpropanoate with the following structural formula: The molecular formula is C 20 H 21 ClO 4 and the molecular weight is 360.83; fenofibrate USP is very soluble in methylene chloride, slightly soluble in alcohol and practically insoluble in water. The melting point is 79 to 82°C. Fenofibrate USP is a white or almost white crystalline powder which is stable under ordinary conditions. Inactive Ingredients Each tablet contains croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium lauryl sulphate and sucrose. The 48 mg tablets are coated with Opadry Yellow, which contains D&C Yellow # 10 aluminum lake, FD&C Blue # 2 / indigo caramine aluminum lake, FD&C Yellow # 6 / sunset yellow FCF aluminum lake, lecithin, polyvinyl alcohol, talc, titanium dioxide and xanthum gum. The 145 mg tablets are coated with Opadry White which contains lecithin, polyvinyl alcohol, talc, titanium dioxide and xanthum gum. fenofibrate-structure-1