Synonyms:

A mild potency topical non-fluorinated corticosteroid with low systemic effects.

Uses:

It has been used since 1986 for the treatment of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses. It is ranked in Group 6 based on potency and has been classified as group D by Coopman et al. According the A-D grouping, patch-test reactions occur 6-7 times more frequently within well-defined groups of structurally related chemicals than between corticosteroids of different groups.