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Betamethasone dipropionate
Clinical data

Other names	Betamethasone-17,21-dipropionate
AHFS/Drugs.com	Monograph
Routes of administration	topical
Legal status
Legal status	US: WARNING
Identifiers
IUPAC name phenanthren-17-yl] propanoate
CAS Number	5593-20-4
PubChem CID	21800
ChemSpider	20490
ChEMBL	ChEMBL1200384
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID2022672
ECHA InfoCard	100.024.551
Chemical and physical data
Formula	C₂₈H₃₇FO₇
Molar mass	504.59 g/mol g·mol
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
SMILES O=C(OCC(=O)3(OC(=O)CC)2(C(O)4(F)/1(\C(=C/C(=O)\C=C\1)CC42C3C)C)C)CC

Betamethasone dipropionate is a glucocorticoid steroid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive abilities. It is applied as a topical cream, ointment, lotion or gel (Diprolene) to treat itching and other minor skin conditions such as eczema.

Brand names include Alphatrex, Beta-Val, Diprolene, Diprolene AF, Diprosone, and Luxiq.

Minor side effects include dry skin and mild, temporary stinging when applied.

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