SPL Set ID: db761e34-8573-4f96-872c-e851b3004e5e

Chemical name: 5-ethyldihydro-5-phenyl-4,6 (1H, 5H)-pyrimidinedione. Structural formula: Primidone is a white, crystalline, highly stable substance, M.P. 279-284°C. It is poorly soluble in water (60 mg per 100 mL at 37°C) and in most organic solvents. It possesses no acidic properties, in contrast to its barbiturate analog. Primidone 50 mg and 250 mg tablets contain the following inactive ingredients: hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium starch glycolate and talc. Primidone 250 mg tablets also contain D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake and FD&C yellow #5 aluminum lake. Structural Formula