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Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Cortisone acetate is a white or practically white, odorless, crystalline powder. It is stable in air. It is insoluble in water. The molecular weight is 402.48. It is designated chemically as 17,21-Dihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,11,20-trione 21-acetate. The molecular formula is C 23 H 30 O 6 and the structural formula is: Each tablet, for oral administration, contains 25 mg of cortisone acetate. Inactive ingredients are lactose monohydrate, corn starch, sucrose, and calcium stearate. image description