DIETHYLPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE ER Extended-release tablet Ref.[49539] Active ingredients: Amfepramone

Source: FDA, National Drug Code (US)  Revision Year: 2019 

Product description

Diethylpropion Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets, 75 mg are available for oral administration as extended release tablets containing 75 mg diethylpropion hydrochloride, USP. The inactive ingredients in each extended release tablet are: mannitol, carbomer homopolymer, tartaric acid, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, povidone, and magnesium stearate.

Diethylpropion hydrochloride is a sympathomimetic agent. The chemical name for diethylpropion hydrochloride is 1-phenyl-2-diethyl-amino-1-propanone hydrochloride.

Its chemical structure is:

In diethylpropion hydrochloride extended release tablets, 75 mg, 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 anorectic agent.

How Supplied

Diethylpropion Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets, 75 mg are supplied in bottles of 100 (NDC 0527-1477-01) and 250 (0527-1477-25).

Each white to off-white capsule-shaped tablet is debossed “LCI” on one side and “1477” on the other side.

Store at 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Keep tightly closed and protect from excessive heat.

Distributed by: Lannett Company, Inc., Philadelphia, PA 19136

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