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Diflorasone diacetate

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Trade names
  
Psorcon

MedlinePlus
  
a602019

ATC code
  
D07AC10 (WHO)

Molar mass
  
494.525 g/mol

AHFS/Drugs.com
  
Monograph

Routes of administration
  
Topical

CAS ID
  
1-13-8


Pregnancy category
  
US: C (Risk not ruled out)

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 and atopic dermatitis, among other conditions. With respect to potency, it is regarded as a Class I steroid (of classes I–IV).

No long-term animal studies have been done to determine whether diflorasone diacetate could have carcinogenic properties.

Little data is available regarding whether diflorasone diacetate would be present in great enough quantities to cause harm to an infant.

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