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Is Afimoxifene vegan?

Afimoxifene

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Afimoxifene, also known as 4-hydroxytamoxifen, is a synthetic selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) and active metabolite of tamoxifen, under development as a topical treatment for breast conditions such as mastalgia. It is a fully synthetic pharmaceutical compound.

Also known as 4-Hydroxytamoxifen, 4-OHT, TamoGel
INCI name Afimoxifene
CAS number 82413-20-5
EC number 428-010-4
CosIng ID 97851
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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