Diflorasone diacetate
Chemical compound and topical steroid / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Diflorasone diacetate is a topical steroid that comes in the form of a cream. It is manufactured by E. Fougera & Co. and is used as an anti-inflammatory and anti-itching agent, like other topical corticosteroids. It is prescribed for psoriasis[1] and atopic dermatitis, among other conditions. With respect to potency, it is regarded as a Class I corticosteroid [of classes I – VII] in the United States.[2]
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Trade names | Psorcon |
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Routes of administration | Topical |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.046.872 |
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Formula | C26H32F2O7 |
Molar mass | 494.532 g·mol−1 |
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No long-term animal studies have been done to determine whether diflorasone diacetate could have carcinogenic properties.[citation needed]
Little data is available regarding whether diflorasone diacetate would be present in great enough quantities to cause harm to an infant.[3]