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Is Hydrocortisone Acetate vegetarian?

Hydrocortisone Acetate

Hydrocortisone Acetate is the acetate ester of hydrocortisone, a synthetic or semi-synthetic glucocorticoid corticosteroid used in topical anti-inflammatory preparations.

Also known as Hydrocortisone 21-acetate
INCI name Hydrocortisone Acetate
CAS number 50-03-3
EC number 200-004-4
CosIng ID 85170
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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