Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single exposure, category 3
GHS Hazard statements
H302
Risk Statements
22
GHS Signal Word
Warning
Safety Statements
36
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
European Hazard Symbols
Harmful (Xn)
German water hazard class
3
Molecule Details
Diagnostic Implications Betamethasone is a corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive abilities, used especially where water retention is undesirable. It is applied as a topical cream, ointment, lotion or gel to treat itching (e.g. from eczema). Corticosteroid used to stimulate fetal lung maturation and to decrease the incidence and mortality from intracranial hemorrhage in premature infants