Is Fluocinolone Acetonide vegetarian?
Fluocinolone Acetonide
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
Fluocinolone acetonide is a synthetic fluorinated corticosteroid used in dermatology to reduce skin inflammation and relieve itching. It was first synthesized in 1959 and marketed under the brand name Synalar.
| Also known as | Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, 6alpha,9-difluoro-11beta,16alpha,17,21-tetrahydroxy-, cyclic 16,17-acetal with acetone |
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| INCI name | Fluocinolone Acetonide |
| CAS number | 67-73-2 |
| EC number | 200-668-5 |
| CosIng ID | 81867 |
| Last reviewed | 10 July 2026 |
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