Nalfon Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Fenoprofen

Nalfon Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Fenoprofen

DESCRIPTION

Nalfon® (Fenoprofen Calcium Capsules, USP) is a nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory, antiarthritic drug. Nalfon capsules contain fenoprofen calcium as the dihydrate in an amount equivalent to 200 mg (0.826 mmol) or 300 mg (1.24 mmol) of fenoprofen. The capsules also contain cellulose, gelatin, iron oxides, silicone, titanium dioxide, and other inactive ingredients. The 300-mg capsules also contain D & C Yellow No. 10 and F D & C Yellow No. 6.

Chemically, Nalfon is an arylacetic acid derivative. Benzeneacetic acid, (alpha)-methyl-3-phenoxy-, calcium salt dihydrate, (±)

Nalfon is a white crystalline powder that has the empirical formula C ₃₀ H ₂₆ CaO ₆ · 2H ₂ O representing a molecular weight of 558.65. At 25°C, it dissolves to a 15 mg/mL solution in alcohol (95%). It is slightly soluble in water and insoluble in benzene.

The p Ka of Nalfon is 4.5 at 25°C.