List of topical steroids which may be used in cosmetic creams and ointments

  • There are many types of topical steroids being used in cosmetic creams and ointments.
  • Please check for these ingredients in the cosmetic creams and ointments before buying one.
  • Most of the steroids containing cosmetics may contain one or more of the following topical steroids.
Sl.NoTopical Steroids
1Alclometasone
2Amcinonide
3Beclomethasone
4Betamethasone
5Clobetasol
6Clocortolone
7Desonide
8Diflorasone
9Fluocinolone
10Hydrocortisone
11Halcinonide
12Mometasone
13Triamcinolone
  • The above list of topical steroids is not an exhaustive list.
  • For any further enquiries, please contact the office of the Drug Regulatory Authority at 02-337074/75.