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alclometasone

[al-klo-met´ah-sōn″]

a synthetic corticosteroid used topically in the dipropionate form for the relief of inflammation and pruritus.

alclometasone

A moderately strong CORTICOSTEROID drug used externally in the treatment of inflammatory skin disorders. A brand name is Modrasone.

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