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Meclofenamate

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MECLOFENAMATE SODIUM
(meclofenamate sodium) Capsule

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.

The structural formula of meclofenamate sodium is:

Meclofenamate Sodium Structural Formula Illustration

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.

Last reviewed on RxList: 4/7/2009
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.

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