Alfatradiol/dexamethasone

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]

Alfatradiol/dexamethasone
Combination of
Alfatradiol5α-reductase inhibitor
DexamethasoneGlucocorticoid
Clinical data
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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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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