A1,
A2,
B,
C1,
C2,
D,
E,
F,
G-H,
I-K,
L,
M,
N,
O,
P1,
P2,
Q-R,
S,
T,
U-V,
W-Z
Campral Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Acamprosate Calcium
Campral Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Acamprosate Calcium
DESCRIPTION
CAMPRAL (acamprosate calcium) is supplied in an enteric-coated
tablet for oral administration. Acamprosate calcium is a synthetic compound
with a chemical structure similar to that of the endogenous amino acid homotaurine,
which is a structural analogue of the amino acid neurotransmitter γ-aminobutyric
acid and the amino acid neuromodulator taurine. Its chemical name is calcium
acetylaminopropane sulfonate. Its chemical formula is C10H20N2O8S2Ca
and molecular weight is 400.48. Its structural formula is:
Acamprosate calcium is a white, odorless or nearly odorless
powder. It is freely soluble in water, and practically insoluble in absolute
ethanol and dichloromethane.
Each CAMPRAL tablet contains acamprosate calcium 333
mg, equivalent to 300 mg of acamprosate. Inactive ingredients in CAMPRAL
tablets include: crospovidone, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium silicate,
sodium starch glycolate, colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate, talc,
propylene glycol and Eudragit L 30 D or equivalent. Sulfites were used in the
synthesis of the drug substance and traces of residual sulfites may be present
in the drug product.
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