Alfatradiol/dexamethasone

Alfatradiol/dexamethasone
Combination of
Alfatradiol 5α-reductase inhibitor
Dexamethasone Glucocorticoid
Clinical data
Pregnancy
category
  • Embryotoxic in animal studies
Legal status
  • ℞ (Prescription only)
Routes of
administration		 Topical
CAS Number none
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The drug combination alfatradiol/dexamethasone (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, Hildegard (ed.). Rote Liste (in German) (2005 ed.). Aulendorf: Editio Cantor Verlag. 32 186. ISBN 3-87193-306-6.


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