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betamethasone benzoate

betamethasone benzoate (UTICORT) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — betamethasone benzoate
US status
approved
Class
Route
TOPICAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

betamethasone benzoate (UTICORT) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN betamethasone benzoate
Brand UTICORT
Mechanism Glucocorticoid receptor agonist
Target Glucocorticoid receptor
Route TOPICAL
Formulation LOTION

Mechanism of action

Glucocorticoid receptor agonist

Primary target: Glucocorticoid receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is betamethasone benzoate?

betamethasone benzoate (UTICORT) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for betamethasone benzoate?

UTICORT is a marketed brand name for betamethasone benzoate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of betamethasone benzoate?

betamethasone benzoate has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.