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Is Dipivefrine vegetarian?

Dipivefrine

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Dipivefrine, also known as dipivefrin, is a synthetic prodrug of epinephrine used in eye drops to treat glaucoma.

Also known as Dipivefrin, Propanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-, 4-(1-hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl)-1,2-phenylene ester, (+-)-
INCI name Dipivefrine
CAS number 52365-63-6
CosIng ID 81955
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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