SPL Set ID: ef471372-8d9f-4d95-9371-44522c69058f
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Each mesalamine extended-release capsule, USP is a delayed- and extended-release dosage form for oral administration. Each capsule contains 0.375 g of mesalamine, USP (5-aminosalicylic acid, 5-ASA), an aminosalicylate. The structural formula of mesalamine, USP is: Molecular Weight: 153.14 Molecular Formula: C 7 H 7 NO 3 Each mesalamine extended-release capsule, USP contains pellets composed of mesalamine in a polymer matrix with an enteric coating that dissolves at pH 6 and above. The inactive ingredients of mesalamine extended-release capsules, USP are: colloidal silicon dioxide, ethyl acrylate and methyl methacrylate copolymer dispersion, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid and methyl methacrylate copolymer (1:1), microcrystalline cellulose, simethicone emulsion 30%, talc, titanium dioxide and triethyl citrate. The capsule shell contains gelatin, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, sodium lauryl sulfate and titanium dioxide. The capsule shells are imprinted with edible black ink containing black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, shellac and strong ammonia solution. FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP. mesalaminestructure