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Trade names | Betnovate, Celestoderm, Ecoval 70, Hormezon |
Other names | Betamethasone 17-valerate |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
Drug class | Corticosteroid; glucocorticoid |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.016.764 |
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Formula | C27H37FO6 |
Molar mass | 476.585 g·mol−1 |
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Betamethasone valerate is a synthetic glucocorticoid ester. It is the 17-valerate ester of betamethasone.[2][3] Betamethasone valerate is often used to treat mild eczema with good efficacy and lower incidence of steroid induced adverse effects due to its lower potency compared to other glucocorticoids.[4] Betamethasone-17-valerate is available in cream, ointment, lotion, and foam preparations for topical use.[4][5][6]