Message: | Product name: Betamethasone
Alias:9a-Fluoro-11b,17a,21-trihydroxy-16b-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione;9alpha-Fluoro-16beta-methylprednisolone
CAS:378-44-9
EINECS:206-825-4
MF:C22H29FO5
MW:392.461
MP:235-237ºC
Assay:99%
Appearance: White or almost white crystalline powder
Key words:Betamethasone 378-44-9 skin irritation eczema psoriasis corticosteroid
Usage:
(1)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. Betamethasone sodium phosphate is used orally and via injection with the same indications as other steroids.
(2)Betamethasone is also used prior to delivery of a preterm baby to help prepare the lung for breathing.
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