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Tigan®
(trimethobenzamide hydrochloride) Capsules

DRUG DESCRIPTION

Chemically, trimethobenzamide HCl is N-[p-[2-(dimethylamino)ethoxy]benzyl]-3,4,5- trimethoxybenzamide monohydrochloride. It has a molecular weight of 424.93 and the following structural formula:

Tigan (trimethobenzamide hydrochloride) structural formula illustration

Capsules: Each 300-mg Tigan®capsule for oral use contains trimethobenzamide hydrochloride equivalent to 300 mg. The capsule has an opaque purple cap marked “Tigan” and an opaque purple body marked “M079”.

Inactive Ingredients: D&C Red No. 28, FD&C Blue No. 1, lactose, magnesium stearate, starch and titanium dioxide.

Brand Name: Tigan
Generic Name: Trimethobenzamide Hydrochloride Capsules

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