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Bexarotene capsules contain bexarotene, a member of a subclass of retinoids that selectively activate retinoid X receptors (RXRs). These retinoid receptors have biologic activity distinct from that of retinoic acid receptors (RARs). The chemical name of bexarotene is 4-[1-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-3,5,5,8,8-pentamethyl-2-naphthalenyl) ethenyl] benzoic acid, and the structural formula is as follows: Bexarotene is an off-white to white powder with a molecular weight of 348.48 and a molecular formula of C 24 H 28 O 2 . It is insoluble in water and slightly soluble in vegetable oils and ethanol, USP. Each bexarotene capsule contains 75 mg of bexarotene for oral administration. It also contains the following inactive ingredients: gelatin, nitrogen, butylated hydroxyanisole, glycerin, hydrolyzed gelatin, medium chain triglyceride, Shellac glaze, FD&C red #40, FD&C blue #1, FD&C yellow #6, propylene glycol, simethicone, polyethylene glycol 400, polysorbate 20, povidone, sorbitol, 1,4-sorbitan, mannitol, soy lecithin and titanium dioxide. structure