Betamethasone

Betamethasone
Product name: Betamethasone
CAS No.: 378-44-9
Assay: 99%
Molecular Formula: C22H29FO5
Molecular Weight: 392.461
Appearance: White or almost white crystalline powder

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.

Medical uses:
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.