Cevimeline is cis-2'-methylspiro {1-azabicyclo [2.2.2] octane-3, 5' -[1,3] oxathiolane} hydro-chloride, hydrate (2:1). Its empirical formula is C₁₀H₁₇NOS•HCl•½ H₂O, and its structural formula is:

Cevimeline has a molecular weight of 244.79. It is a white to off white crystalline powder with a melting point range of 201 to 203°C. It is freely soluble in alcohol and chloroform, very soluble in water, and virtually insoluble in ether. The pH of a 1% solution ranges from 4.6 to 5.6. Inactive ingredients include lactose monohydrate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, and magnesium stearate.

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