Alfatradiol/dexamethasone

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Alfatradiol/dexamethasone
Combination of
Alfatradiol 5α-reductase inhibitor
Dexamethasone Glucocorticoid
Clinical data
Trade names Ell-Cranell dexa
Pregnancy
category
  • Embryotoxic in animal studies
Routes of
administration
Topical
Legal status
Legal status
  • In general: ℞ (Prescription only)
Identifiers
CAS Number
  • None
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The drug combination alfatradiol/dexamethasone, with a trade name Ell-Cranell dexa in Germany, is used topically for the treatment of mild to moderate androgenic alopecia (hair loss) in younger women. [1]

References

  1. Dootz H (ed.). Rote Liste (in German) (2005 ed.). Aulendorf: Editio Cantor Verlag. 32 186. ISBN   3-87193-306-6.