SPL Set ID: f60394f5-fd69-929b-e053-2995a90a5793
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Celecoxib capsules are a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, available as capsules containing 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg and 400 mg celecoxib for oral administration. The chemical name is 4-[5-(4-methylphenyl)- 3-(trifluoromethyl)- 1H-pyrazol-1-yl] benzenesulfonamide and is a diaryl-substituted pyrazole. The molecular weight is 381.38. Its molecular formula is C 17H 14F 3N 3O 2S, and it has the following chemical structure: Celecoxib is a white or almost white, crystalline powder with a pKa of 11.1 (sulfonamide moiety). Celecoxib is hydrophobic (log P is 3.5) and is practically insoluble in aqueous media at physiological pH range. The inactive ingredients in celecoxib capsules include: lactose monohydrate, croscarmellose sodium, povidone, sodium lauryl sulphate and magnesium stearate. The content of empty hard gelatin capsules: titanium dioxide, gelatin, sodium lauryl sulphate. The content of edible ink: shellac, propylene glycol, black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, butyl alcohol and strong ammonia solution. Description