Meclofenamate
DRUG DESCRIPTION
Meclofenamate sodium is N-( 2,6-dichloro-m-tolyl) anthranilic acid, sodium salt, monohydrate. It is an anti-inflammatory drug for oral administration. Meclofenamate sodium capsules contain 50 mg or 100 mg meclofenamic acid as the sodium salt and the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, FD&C Blue #1 gelatin, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, FD&C Red #3, sodium lauryl sulfate, titanium dioxide and D&C Yellow #10.
Molecular Formula: C14H10Cl2NNaO2 · H2O
It is a white to creamy white, odorless to almost odorless, crystalline powder with melting point 287° to 291° C, molecular weight 336.15, and it is freely soluble in water.
Generic Name: Meclofenamate
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Meclofenamate
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