SPL Set ID: e8b9d1f5-0541-424f-b1d4-bef6381aa934
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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. The chemical name for fenofibrate 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 360.83; fenofibrate is insoluble in water. The melting point is 79 to 82oC. Fenofibrate USP is a white solid which is stable under ordinary conditions. Inactive Ingredients Each tablet contains hypromellose 2910, sodium lauryl sulfate, lecithin, sucrose, lactose monohydrate, silicified microcrystalline cellulose, crospovidone type-A, colloidal silicon dioxide and sodium stearyl fumarate. In addition, individual tablets contain: 48 mg tablets polyvinyl alcohol, titanium dioxide, talc, iron oxide yellow, lecithin (soya), xanthan gum. 145 mg tablets polyvinyl alcohol, titanium dioxide, talc, lecithin (soya), xanthan gum. 111