SPL Set ID: ddafb483-bae5-49bf-845d-67c29e6dc12d
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Fenofibrate, USP is a lipid regulating agent available as tablets for oral administration. Each tablet contains 48 mg or 145 mg of fenofibrate, USP. The chemical name for fenofibrate, USP 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 360.80; fenofibrate is 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 hypromellose, sodium lauryl sulfate, simethicone, sucrose, lactose monohydrate, silicified microcrystalline cellulose, crospovidone, colloidal silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate. In addition, individual tablet contains: 48 mg tablets Polyethylene glycol 400, polyethylene glycol 8000, polyvinyl alcohol, titanium dioxide, talc, lecithin, xanthan gum, iron oxide yellow and iron oxide red. 145 mg tablets Polyethylene glycol 400, polyethylene glycol 8000, polyvinyl alcohol, titanium dioxide, talc, lecithin and xanthan gum. The USP Dissolution Test is pending. Structure