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Tepanil Ten-Tab, 75 mg, Controlled Release Tablets (Diethylpropion hydrochloride)
CIV
DESCRIPTION
Diethylpropion hydrochloride, a sympathomimetic agent. Chemically, diethylpropion hydrochloride is 1-phenyl-2-diethylamino-1-propanone hydrochloride.
Structural formula: C13H18NO HCl
Molecular weight: 241.76
Each tablet contains diethylpropion hydrochloride 75 mg in a controlled-release formulation. Diethylpropion hydrochloride tablets also contain: carbomer, mannitol, povidone, tartaric acid and zinc stearate.
Diethylpropion hydrochloride is dispersed in a hydrophilic matrix. On exposure to water the diethylpropion hydrochloride is released at a relatively uniform rate as a result of slow hydration of the matrix. The result is controlled release of the anorexic agent.
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