Source: FDA, National Drug Code (US) Revision Year: 2007
The barbiturates are nonselective central nervous system (CNS) depressants that are primarily used as sedative hypnotics. In subhypnotic doses, they are also used as anticonvulsants. The barbiturates and their sodium salts are subject to control under the Federal Controlled Substances Act.
Seconal Sodium (Secobarbital Sodium Capsules, USP) is a barbituric acid derivative and occurs as a white, odorless, bitter powder that is very soluble in water, soluble in alcohol, and practically insoluble in ether. Chemically, the drug is sodium 5-allyl-5-(1-methylbutyl) barbiturate, with the molecular formula C~12~H~17~N~2~NaO~3~. Its molecular weight is 260.27.
The structural formula is as follows:
Each capsule contains 100 mg (0.38 mmol) of secobarbital sodium. It also contains dimethicone, FD&C Red No. 3, FD&C Yellow No. 10, gelatin, magnesium stearate, pregelatinized starch, and titanium dioxide.
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Seconal Sodium capsules are (orange) and imprinted with RX679 on both the cap and the body: NDC 63304-679-01 100 mg Bottles of 100. Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) (See USP Controlled Room Temperature). Dispense in a tight container. Manufactured for: Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc., Jacksonville, FL 32257 USA, by: Ohm Laboratories, Inc., North Brunswick, NJ 08902, USA |
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