SPL Set ID: e73404c5-e0ee-48e9-8b09-7a00d7e18e6c
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Fenofibric acid is a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) alpha agonist 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 molecular formula is C 22 H 28 ClNO 5 and the molecular weight is 421.91 g/mole. Choline fenofibrate is freely soluble in water and methanol. The melting point is approximately 210°C. Choline fenofibrate is a white to off-white powder, which is stable under ordinary conditions. Each delayed-release capsule contains enteric coated seeds comprised of choline fenofibrate and the following inactive ingredients: acetyltributyl citrate, ethylcellulose, hypromellose, hypromellose phthalate, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, and talc. The capsule shell of the 45 mg capsule contains the following inactive ingredients: FD&C Red #40, FD&C yellow #5, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, and titanium dioxide. The capsule shell of the 135 mg capsule contains the following inactive ingredients: FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #3, FD&C Yellow #5, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin and titanium dioxide. The capsule is imprinted with black pharmaceutical ink which includes butyl alcohol, dehydrated alcohol, ferrosoferric oxide, isopropyl alcohol, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, and strong ammonia solution. 2