Is Hydrocortisone Acetate vegetarian?
Hydrocortisone Acetate
Vegetarian
Unconfirmed
Vegan
Unconfirmed
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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