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Is Dexamethasone vegetarian?

Dexamethasone

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Dexamethasone is a synthetic fluorinated glucocorticoid medication used to treat rheumatic conditions, skin diseases, severe allergies, asthma, COPD, and other inflammatory or immune conditions. It can be administered orally, by injection, or topically.

INCI name Dexamethasone
CAS number 50-02-2
EC number 200-003-9
CosIng ID 81002
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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