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CALCIPOTRIENE AND BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE
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Calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate topical suspension contains calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate. It is for topical use only. Calcipotriene is a synthetic vitamin D 3 analog. Calcipotriene Calcipotriene is a vitamin D analog and has the chemical name (5Z,7E,22E,24S)-24-cyclopropyl-9,10-secochola-5,7,10(19),22-tetraene-1(alpha),3(beta),24-triol, with the empirical formula C 27 H 40 O 3 , a molecular weight of 412.3, and the following structural formula (calcipotriene is a white to almost white, crystalline compound): Betamethasone Dipropionate Betamethasone dipropionate is a synthetic corticosteroid and has the chemical name pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione-9-fluoro-11-hydroxy-16-methyl-17,21- bis (1-oxypropoxy)-(11ß,16ß), with the empirical formula C 28 H 37 FO 7 , a molecular weight of 504.6, and the following structural formula (betamethasone dipropionate is a white to almost white, crystalline powder): Calcipotriene and Betamethasone Dipropionate Topical Suspension Each gram of calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate topical suspension contains 50 mcg of calcipotriene and 0.643 mg of betamethasone dipropionate (equivalent to 0.5 mg of betamethasone) in a base of hydrogenated castor oil, mineral oil and polyoxypropylene stearyl ether. Calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate topical suspension is an odorless clear to slightly off-white suspension. Calcipotriene Chemical Structure Betamethasone Chemical Structure
Calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate topical suspension contains calcipotriene hydrate and betamethasone dipropionate. It is for topical use only. Calcipotriene hydrate is a synthetic vitamin D 3 analog. Calcipotriene Hydrate Calcipotriene hydrate is a vitamin D analog and has the chemical name 9,10-secochola-5,7,10(19),22-tetraene-1,3,24-triol,24-cyclopropyl-,monohydrate, (1α,3β,5Z,7E,22E,24S) with the empirical formula C 27 H 40 O 3 ∙H 2 O, a molecular weight of 430.6, and the following structural formula (calcipotriene hydrate is a white to almost white, crystalline compound): Chemical Structure Betamethasone Dipropionate Betamethasone dipropionate is a synthetic corticosteroid and has the chemical name pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione-9-fluoro-11hydroxy-16-methyl-17,21- bis (1-oxypropoxy)-(11β,16β), with the empirical formula C 28 H 37 FO 7 , a molecular weight of 504.6, and the following structural formula (betamethasone dipropionate is a white to almost white, crystalline powder): Chemical Structure Calcipotriene and Betamethasone Dipropionate Topical Suspension Each gram of calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate topical suspension contains 50 mcg of calcipotriene (equivalent to 52.18 mcg of calcipotriene hydrate) and 0.643 mg of betamethasone dipropionate (equivalent to 0.5 mg of betamethasone) in a base of all- rac -alpha-tocopherol, butylhydroxytoluene, hydrogenated castor oil, mineral oil, and polyoxypropylene stearyl ether. Calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate topical suspension is an odorless, clear to slightly off-white suspension.
Calcipotriene and Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment, 0.005%/0.064% contains calcipotriene hydrate and betamethasone dipropionate. It is intended for topical use only. Calcipotriene hydrate is a synthetic vitamin D 3 analogue. Chemically, calcipotriene hydrate is (5Z,7E,22E,24S)-24-cyclopropyl-9,10-secochola-5,7,10(19),22-tetraene-1(alpha),3(beta),24-triol,hydrate, with the empirical formula C 27 H 40 O 3 ,H 2 O, a molecular weight of 430.6, and the following structural formula: Calcipotriene hydrate is a white to almost white crystalline compound. Betamethasone dipropionate is a synthetic corticosteroid. Betamethasone dipropionate has the chemical name 9-fluoro-11(beta), 17,21-trihydroxy-16(beta)-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione17,21-dipropionate, with the empirical formula C 28 H 37 FO 7 , a molecular weight of 504.6, and the following structural formula: Betamethasone dipropionate is a white to almost white odorless powder. Each gram of Calcipotriene and Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment contains 52.18 mcg of calcipotriene hydrate (equivalent to 50 mcg of calcipotriene) and 0.643 mg of betamethasone dipropionate (equivalent to 0.5 mg of betamethasone) in an off-white to yellow paraffin ointment base of butylhydroxytoluene, mineral oil, polyoxypropylene stearyl ether, all-rac-alpha-tocopherol, and white petrolatum. Chemical Structure Chemical Structure
Enstilar Foam contains calcipotriene hydrate and betamethasone dipropionate. It is for topical use only. Calcipotriene Hydrate Calcipotriene hydrate is a synthetic vitamin D analog and has the chemical name 9,10-secochola-5,7,10(19),22-tetraene-1,3,24-triol,24-cyclo-propyl-,monohydrate, (1α,3β,5Z,7E,22E,24S) with the empirical formula C 27 H 40 O 3 ∙H 2 O), a molecular weight of 430.6, and the following structural formula (calcipotriene hydrate is a white to almost white, crystalline compound): Chemical Structure Betamethasone Dipropionate Betamethasone dipropionate is a synthetic corticosteroid and has the chemical name pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione-9-fluoro-11-hydroxy-16-methyl-17,21-bis(1-oxypropoxy)-(11β,16β), with the empirical formula C 28 H 37 FO 7 , a molecular weight of 504.6, and the following structural formula (betamethasone dipropionate is a white to almost white, crystalline powder): Chemical Structure Enstilar ® Foam Each gram of Enstilar Foam contains 50 mcg of calcipotriene (equivalent to 52.2 mcg of calcipotriene hydrate) and 0.643 mg of betamethasone dipropionate (equivalent to 0.5 mg of betamethasone) in a base of white petrolatum, polyoxypropylene stearyl ether, mineral oil, all- rac -alpha-tocopherol, and butylhydroxytoluene. Enstilar Foam is a white to off-white opalescent liquid in a pressurized aluminum spray can with a continuous valve and actuator. The propellants used in Enstilar Foam are dimethyl ether and butane. At administration, the product is a white to off-white foam after evaporation of the propellants. Enstilar Foam has the appearance of a non-expanding foam that gradually collapses after spraying.
WYNZORA (calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate) Cream contains anhydrous calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate intended for topical use. Calcipotriene is a synthetic vitamin D3 analog. Chemically, calcipotriene is (5Z,7E,22E,24S)-24-Cyclopropyl-9,10-secochola-5,7,10(19),22 tetraene-1α,3β,24-triol, with the empirical formula C 27 H 40 O 3 , a molecular weight of 412.6, and the following structural formula: Calcipotriene is a white or almost white powder. It is insoluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol and slightly soluble in methylene chloride. Betamethasone dipropionate is a synthetic corticosteroid. Betamethasone dipropionate has the chemical name Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,9-fluoro-11-hydroxy-16-methyl-17,21-bis(1-oxypropoxy)-,(11β,16β), with the empirical formula C 28 H 37 FO 7 , a molecular weight of 504.6, and the following structural formula: Betamethasone dipropionate is a white to almost white crystalline powder. It is practically insoluble in water, freely soluble in acetone and in methylene chloride, sparingly soluble in alcohol. Each gram of WYNZORA Cream contains 50 mcg of calcipotriene and 0.644 mg of betamethasone dipropionate (equivalent to 0.5 mg of betamethasone). WYNZORA Cream also contains the following inactive ingredients: isopropyl myristate, mineral oil, medium-chain triglycerides, isopropyl alcohol, polyoxyl lauryl ether, poloxamer (407), polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil, carbomer interpolymer (type A), butylated hydroxyanisole, trolamine, dibasic sodium phosphate, heptahydrate, monobasic sodium phosphate, monohydrate, alpha-tocopherol and purified water. Chemical Structure Chemical Structure
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Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream, Ointment and Lotion contain betamethasone dipropionate USP, a synthetic adrenocorticosteroid, for dermatologic use. Betamethasone, an analog of prednisolone, has a high degree of glucocorticoid activity and a slight degree of mineralocorticoid activity. Betamethasone dipropionate is a white to cream white odorless crystalline powder insoluble in water. Chemically, it is 9-fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16β-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17,21-dipropionate. The structural formula is: Each gram of the 0.05% Cream contains 0.64 mg betamethasone dipropionate (equivalent to 0.5 mg betamethasone) in a soft, white, hydrophilic cream of purified water, mineral oil, white petrolatum, polyoxyl 20 cetostearyl ether, cetostearyl alcohol, monobasic sodium phosphate (monohydrate); chlorocresol is present as a preservative. Sodium hydroxide or phosphoric acid solution to adjust pH, if required. Each gram of the 0.05% Ointment contains 0.64 mg betamethasone dipropionate (equivalent to 0.5 mg betamethasone) in an ointment base of mineral oil and white petrolatum. Each gram of the 0.05% Lotion contains 0.64 mg betamethasone dipropionate (equivalent to 0.5 mg betamethasone) in a vehicle of isopropyl alcohol and purified water slightly thickened with carbomer 934P. Sodium hydroxide solution to adjust pH, if required. Structural Formula
Betamethasone Dipropionate Lotion, USP 0.05% contains betamethasone dipropionate USP, a synthetic adrenocorticosteroid, for dermatologic use. Betamethasone, an analog of prednisolone, has a high degree of glucocorticoid activity and a slight degree of mineralocorticoid activity. Betamethasone dipropionate is a white to cream white odorless crystalline powder insoluble in water. Chemically, it is 9-fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16β-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17,21-dipropionate. The structural formula is: Molecular Formula: C 28 H 37 FO 7 Molecular Weight: 504.60 Each gram contains 0.64 mg betamethasone dipropionate (equivalent to 0.5 mg betamethasone) in a vehicle of isopropyl alcohol and purified water slightly thickened with carbomer 974P. Sodium hydroxide solution to adjust pH, if required. structural formula
Betamethasone dipropionate cream USP, 0.05% contains betamethasone dipropionate USP, a synthetic adrenocorticosteroid, for dermatologic use. Betamethasone, an analog of prednisolone, has a high degree of glucocorticoid activity and a slight degree of mineralocorticoid activity. Betamethasone dipropionate, USP is a white to almost white crystalline powder. It is practically insoluble in water, sparingly soluble in alcohol and freely soluble in acetone, methylene chloride and chloroform. Chemically, it is 9-fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16β-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17,21-dipropionate. The structural formula is: Molecular Formula : C 28 H 37 FO 7 Molecular Weight : 504.60 Each gram contains 0.64 mg betamethasone dipropionate, USP (equivalent to 0.5 mg betamethasone) in a white to off-white cream of cetomacrogol 1000, cetostearyl alcohol, mineral oil, purified water, sodium phosphate monobasic, white petrolatum and chlorocresol is present as preservative. Image
Betamethasone dipropionate ointment contains betamethasone dipropionate USP, a synthetic adrenocorticosteroid, for dermatologic use. Betamethasone, an analog of prednisolone, has a high degree of glucocorticoid activity and a slight degree of mineralocorticoid activity. Betamethasone dipropionate is a white to cream white odorless crystalline powder insoluble in water. Chemically, it is 9-fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16β-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17,21- dipropionate. The structural formula is: Each gram of the 0.05% ointment contains 0.64 mg betamethasone dipropionate (equivalent to 0.5 mg betamethasone) in an ointment base of mineral oil and white petrolatum.
Betamethasone dipropionate cream USP, 0.05% contains betamethasone dipropionate USP, a synthetic adrenocorticosteroid, for dermatologic use. Betamethasone, an analog of prednisolone, has a high degree of glucocorticoid activity and a slight degree of mineralocorticoid activity. Betamethasone dipropionate, USP is a white to almost white crystalline powder. It is practically insoluble in water, sparingly soluble in alcohol and freely soluble in acetone, methylene chloride and chloroform. Chemically, it is 9-fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16β-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17,21-dipropionate. The structural formula is: Molecular Formula : C 28 H 37 FO 7 Molecular Weight : 504.60 Each gram contains 0.64 mg betamethasone dipropionate, USP (equivalent to 0.5 mg betamethasone) in a white to off-white cream of cetomacrogol 1000, cetostearyl alcohol, mineral oil, purified water, sodium phosphate monobasic, white petrolatum and chlorocresol is present as preservative. Image
Betamethasone dipropionate cream, USP contains betamethasone dipropionate, USP, a synthetic adrenocorticosteroid, for dermatologic use. Betamethasone, an analog of prednisolone, has a high degree of glucocorticoid activity and a slight degree of mineralocorticoid activity. Betamethasone dipropionate USP is a white to cream white powder freely soluble in acetone and in chloroform; sparingly soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water. Chemically, it is 9-fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16β-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17,21-dipropionate. The structural formula is: Each gram of the 0.05% cream contains 0.64 mg betamethasone dipropionate, USP (equivalent to 0.5 mg betamethasone) in a soft, white to off-white, hydrophilic cream of cetostearyl alcohol, mineral oil, monobasic sodium phosphate (monohydrate), polyoxyl 20 cetostearyl ether, purified water, stearyl alcohol, white petrolatum; chlorocresol is present as a preservative. str
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Betamethasone dipropionate ointment contains betamethasone dipropionate USP, a synthetic adrenocorticosteroid, for dermatologic use. Betamethasone, an analog of prednisolone, has a high degree of glucocorticoid activity and a slight degree of mineralocorticoid activity. Betamethasone dipropionate is a white to cream white odorless crystalline powder insoluble in water. Chemically, it is 9-fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16β-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17,21- dipropionate. The structural formula is: Each gram of the 0.05% ointment contains 0.64 mg betamethasone dipropionate (equivalent to 0.5 mg betamethasone) in an ointment base of mineral oil and white petrolatum.
Betamethasone dipropionate ointment USP (augmented), 0.05% contains betamethasone dipropionate USP, a synthetic adrenocorticosteroid, for topical use. Betamethasone, an analog of prednisolone, has a high degree of corticosteroid activity and a slight degree of mineralocorticoid activity. Betamethasone dipropionate is the 17, 21-dipropionate ester of betamethasone. Chemically, betamethasone dipropionate is 9-fluoro-11β, 17,21-trihydroxy-16β -methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17,21-dipropionate, with the molecular formula C 28 H 37 FO 7 , a molecular weight of 504.6 and the following structural formula: It is a white or almost white, crystalline powder practically insoluble in water, freely soluble in acetone and in methylene chloride, sparingly soluble in alcohol. Each gram of betamethasone dipropionate ointment USP (augmented), 0.05% contains 0.643 mg betamethasone dipropionate USP (equivalent to 0.5 mg betamethasone), in a white to off-white ointment base of propylene glycol, propylene glycol monopalmitostearate, white petrolatum, and white wax. str
Betamethasone dipropionate cream USP (augmented), 0.05% contains betamethasone dipropionate USP, a synthetic adrenocorticosteroid, for topical use in a cream base. Betamethasone, an analog of prednisolone, has a high degree of corticosteroid activity and a slight degree of mineralocorticoid activity. Betamethasone dipropionate is the 17,21-dipropionate ester of betamethasone. Chemically, betamethasone dipropionate is 9-fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16β-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17,21-dipropionate, with the empirical formula C 28 H 37 FO 7 , a molecular weight of 504.6, and the following structural formula: Betamethasone dipropionate is a white to creamy white, odorless crystalline powder, insoluble in water. Each gram of betamethasone dipropionate cream USP (augmented), 0.05% contains: 0.643 mg betamethasone dipropionate USP (equivalent to 0.5 mg betamethasone) in a white cream base of carbomer homopolymer type C; ceteareth-30; chlorocresol; cyclomethicone; glyceryl oleate/propylene glycol; propylene glycol; purified water; sodium hydroxide; sorbitol solution; white petrolatum; and white wax. chemical-structure
Betamethasone dipropionate cream USP (augmented), 0.05% contains betamethasone dipropionate USP, a synthetic adrenocorticosteroid, for topical use in a cream base. Betamethasone, an analog of prednisolone, has a high degree of corticosteroid activity and a slight degree of mineralocorticoid activity. Betamethasone dipropionate is the 17,21-dipropionate ester of betamethasone. Chemically, betamethasone dipropionate is 9-fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16β-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17,21-dipropionate, with the empirical formula C 28 H 37 FO 7 , a molecular weight of 504.6, and the following structural formula: Betamethasone dipropionate is a white to creamy white, odorless crystalline powder, insoluble in water. Each gram of betamethasone dipropionate cream USP (augmented), 0.05% contains: 0.64 mg betamethasone dipropionate USP (equivalent to 0.5 mg betamethasone) in a white cream base of carbomer homopolymer type C, ceteareth-30, chlorocresol, cyclomethicone, glyceryl oleate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol solution, white petrolatum and white wax. Chemical Structure
Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream USP (Augmented), 0.05% contains betamethasone dipropionate USP, a synthetic adrenocorticosteroid, for topical use in a cream base. Betamethasone, an analog of prednisolone, has a high degree of corticosteroid activity and a slight degree of mineralocorticoid activity. Betamethasone dipropionate is the 17,21-dipropionate ester of betamethasone. Chemically, betamethasone dipropionate is 9-fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16 β-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17,21-dipropionate, with the empirical formula C 28 H 37 FO 7 , a molecular weight of 504.6, and the following structural formula: Betamethasone dipropionate is a white to creamy white, odorless crystalline powder, insoluble in water. Each gram of Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream USP (Augmented), 0.05% contains: 0.643 mg betamethasone dipropionate USP (equivalent to 0.5 mg betamethasone) in a white cream base of carbomer homopolymer type C; ceteareth-30; chlorocresol; cyclomethicone; glyceryl oleate/propylene glycol; propylene glycol; purified water; sodium hydroxide; sorbitol solution; white petrolatum; and white wax. chemical-structure
Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream USP, 0.05% contains betamethasone dipropionate, USP, a synthetic adrenocorticosteroid, for dermatologic use. Betamethasone, an analog of prednisolone, has a high degree of glucocorticoid activity and a slight mineralocorticoid activity. Betamethasone dipropionate is the 17, 21-dipropionate ester of betamethasone. Betamethasone dipropionate is a white to creamy white, odorless crystalline powder, insoluble in water. Chemically, it is 9-Fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16β-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17,21-dipropionate. The structural formula is: Molecular formula C 28 H 37 FO 7 Molecular weight of 504.6 Each gram of Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream USP, 0.05% contains: 0.643 mg betamethasone dipropionate USP (equivalent to 0.5 mg betamethasone), in a hydrophilic emollient cream consisting of cetomacrogol 1000, cetostearyl alcohol, mineral oil, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium phosphate monobasic, white petrolatum, chlorocresol as preservative, and phosphoric acid and/or sodium hydroxide for pH adjustment. Chemical Structure
Betamethasone dipropionate ointment USP (augmented), 0.05% contains betamethasone dipropionate USP, a synthetic adrenocorticosteroid, for topical use. Betamethasone, an analog of prednisolone, has a high degree of corticosteroid activity and a slight degree of mineralocorticoid activity. Betamethasone dipropionate is the 17, 21-dipropionate ester of betamethasone. Chemically, betamethasone dipropionate is 9-fluoro-11β, 17,21-trihydroxy-16β -methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17,21-dipropionate, with the molecular formula C 28 H 37 FO 7 , a molecular weight of 504.6 and the following structural formula: It is a white or almost white, crystalline powder practically insoluble in water, freely soluble in acetone and in methylene chloride, sparingly soluble in alcohol. Each gram of betamethasone dipropionate ointment USP (augmented), 0.05% contains 0.643 mg betamethasone dipropionate USP (equivalent to 0.5 mg betamethasone), in a white to off-white ointment base of propylene glycol, propylene glycol monopalmitostearate, white petrolatum, and white wax. str
Betamethasone dipropionate cream USP, 0.05% contains betamethasone dipropionate USP, a synthetic adrenocorticosteroid, for dermatologic use. Betamethasone, an analog of prednisolone, has a high degree of glucocorticoid activity and a slight degree of mineralocorticoid activity. Betamethasone dipropionate, USP is a white to almost white crystalline powder. It is practically insoluble in water, sparingly soluble in alcohol and freely soluble in acetone, methylene chloride and chloroform. Chemically, it is 9-fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16β-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17,21-dipropionate. The structural formula is: Molecular Formula : C 28 H 37 FO 7 Molecular Weight : 504.60 Each gram contains 0.64 mg betamethasone dipropionate, USP (equivalent to 0.5 mg betamethasone) in a white to off-white cream of cetomacrogol 1000, cetostearyl alcohol, mineral oil, purified water, sodium phosphate monobasic, white petrolatum and chlorocresol is present as preservative. Image
Betamethasone dipropionate gel (augmented), 0.05%, contains betamethasone dipropionate, USP, a synthetic fluorinated corticosteroid for topical dermatologic use. Betamethasone dipropionate is included in a class of compounds consisting primarily of synthetic corticosteroids for use topically as anti-inflammatory and anti-pruritic agents. Chemically, betamethasone dipropionate is 9-fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16β-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17,21-dipropionate, with the molecular formula C 28 H 37 FO 7 , a molecular weight of 504.6, and the following structural formula: Betamethasone dipropionate is a white to creamy white, odorless crystalline powder, insoluble in water. Each gram of betamethasone dipropionate gel (augmented) contains: 0.64 mg betamethasone dipropionate, USP (equivalent to 0.5 mg betamethasone), in an augmented gel base of carbomer homopolymer type C, propylene glycol, purified water and sodium hydroxide. Chemical Structure
Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream USP, 0.05% contains betamethasone dipropionate, USP, a synthetic adrenocorticosteroid, for dermatologic use. Betamethasone, an analog of prednisolone, has a high degree of glucocorticoid activity and a slight mineralocorticoid activity. Betamethasone dipropionate is the 17, 21-dipropionate ester of betamethasone. Betamethasone dipropionate is a white to creamy white, odorless crystalline powder, insoluble in water. Chemically, it is 9-Fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16β-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17,21-dipropionate. The structural formula is: Each gram of Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream USP, 0.05% contains: 0.643 mg betamethasone dipropionate USP (equivalent to 0.5 mg betamethasone), in a hydrophilic emollient cream consisting of cetomacrogol 1000, cetostearyl alcohol, mineral oil, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium phosphate monobasic, white petrolatum, chlorocresol as preservative, and phosphoric acid and/or sodium hydroxide for pH adjustment. Chemical Structure
Betamethasone dipropionate cream USP (augmented), 0.05% contains betamethasone dipropionate USP, a synthetic adrenocorticosteroid, for topical use in a cream base. Betamethasone, an analog of prednisolone, has a high degree of corticosteroid activity and a slight degree of mineralocorticoid activity. Betamethasone dipropionate is the 17,21-dipropionate ester of betamethasone. Chemically, betamethasone dipropionate is 9-fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16β-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17,21-dipropionate, with the empirical formula C 28 H 37 FO 7 , a molecular weight of 504.6, and the following structural formula: Betamethasone dipropionate is a white to creamy white, odorless crystalline powder, insoluble in water. Each gram of betamethasone dipropionate cream USP (augmented), 0.05% contains: 0.643 mg betamethasone dipropionate USP (equivalent to 0.5 mg betamethasone) in a white cream base of carbomer homopolymer type C; ceteareth-30; chlorocresol; cyclomethicone; glyceryl oleate/propylene glycol; propylene glycol; purified water; sodium hydroxide; sorbitol solution; white petrolatum; and white wax.
Betamethasone dipropionate ointment USP (augmented), 0.05% contains betamethasone dipropionate USP, a synthetic adrenocorticosteroid, for topical use. Betamethasone, an analog of prednisolone, has a high degree of corticosteroid activity and a slight degree of mineralocorticoid activity. Betamethasone dipropionate is the 17, 21-dipropionate ester of betamethasone. Chemically, betamethasone dipropionate is 9-fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16β-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17,21-dipropionate, with the empirical formula C 28 H 37 FO 7 , a molecular weight of 504.6 and the following structural formula: It is a white to cream-white, odorless powder practically insoluble in water, freely soluble in acetone, in methylene chloride and in chloroform, sparingly soluble in ethanol (96%). Each gram of betamethasone dipropionate ointment USP (augmented), 0.05% contains 0.643 mg betamethasone dipropionate USP (equivalent to 0.5 mg betamethasone), in a white to off-white opaque ointment base of propylene glycol, propylene glycol monopalmitostearate, white petrolatum and white wax. structure
Betamethasone dipropionate ointment contains betamethasone dipropionate, USP, a synthetic adrenocorticosteroid, for dermatologic use. Betamethasone, an analog of prednisolone, has high corticosteroid activity and slight mineralocorticoid activity. Betamethasone dipropionate is the 17, 21-dipropionate ester of betamethasone. Chemically, betamethasone dipropionate is 9-Fluoro-11 β, 17,21-trihydroxy-16β-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17,21-dipropionate, with the empirical formula C 28 H 37 FO 7 , a molecular weight of 504 . 6, and the following structural formula: Betamethasone dipropionate is a white to creamy white, odorless crystalline powder, insoluble in water. Each gram of betamethasone dipropionate ointment 0 . 05% contains: 0 . 64 mg betamethasone dipropionate, USP (equivalent to 0 . 5 mg betamethasone) in an ointment base consisting of mineral oil and white petrolatum. 14c51497-figure-01