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Is Chloroprednisone vegetarian?

Chloroprednisone

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Chloroprednisone is a synthetic topical glucocorticoid first reported in 1960, a chlorinated derivative of prednisone. Its acetate ester prodrug, chloroprednisone 21-acetate, was marketed as an anti-inflammatory agent under the brand name Topilan.

Also known as 6alpha-Chloro-17,21-dihydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3,11,20-trione
INCI name Chloroprednisone
CAS number 52080-57-6
EC number 257-644-2
CosIng ID 81853
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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