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Is Deflazacort vegan?

Deflazacort

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Deflazacort is a synthetic glucocorticoid anti-inflammatory drug, an oxazoline derivative of prednisolone, sold under the brand name Calcort. It is chemically manufactured and not derived from animal sources.

Also known as 5'H-Pregna-1,4-dieno(17,16-d)oxazole-3,20-dione, 21-(acetyloxy)-11-hydroxy-2'-methyl-, (11beta,16beta)-
INCI name Deflazacort
CAS number 14484-47-0
EC number 238-483-7
CosIng ID 81860
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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