Oral Safety Glucocorticoid Steroids Hormone Anti-Inflammatory Betamethasone

Betamethasone
CAS: 378-44-9
Chemical Name:(11beta,16beta)-9-Fluoro-11,17,21-trihydroxy-16-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione;16-beta-methyl-1,4-pregnadiene-9-alpha-fluoro-11-beta,17-alpha,21-triol-3,20;16-beta-Methyl-1,4-pregnadiene-9-alpha-fluoro-11-beta,17-alpha,21-triol-3,20-dione
Assay: 99% min
Molecular Formula: C28H37FO7
Molecular Weight: 504.59
Molecular structure: White crystalline powder Betamethasone for anti - inflammatory / anti - allergy
Melting point: 231-234º C
Specifications: CP2005/USP31/BP/EP
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Packing: 1kg/tin/foil bag
Anti-inflammatory
Usage: Hormone class medicine. Mainly used for anti-inflammatory and anti-allergy. Apply to rheumatoid arthritis and various skin diseases. The role of betamethasone with dexamethasone, the anti-inflammatory activity than dexamethasone, triamcinolone, hydrocortisone strong, less side effects.

Description:
Betamethasone is a potent glucocorticoid steroid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties. Unlike other drugs with these effects, betamethasone does not cause water retention. It is applied as a topical cream, ointment, foam, lotion or gel to treat itching. Betamethasone sodium phosphate is sometimes prescribed as an intramuscular injection (I.M) for itching from various ailments, including allergic reactions to poison ivy and similar plants.

Applications:
Betamethasone is a corticosteroid used as a topical cream to relieve skin irritation, such as itching and flaking from eczema.

It is used as a treatment for local psoriasis, as betamethasone dipropionate and salicylic acid, or as the combination betamethasone/calcipotriol.