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Is Betamethasone Valerate vegan?

Betamethasone Valerate

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Betamethasone valerate is a synthetic corticosteroid, the 17-valerate ester of betamethasone, used topically as an anti-inflammatory treatment for skin conditions.

Also known as 9-Fluoro-11beta,17,21-trihydroxy-16beta-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17-valerate
INCI name Betamethasone Valerate
CAS number 2152-44-5
EC number 218-439-3
CosIng ID 80999
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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