ATC Group: A07EA07 Beclometasone

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System

Hierarchical Position

Alimentary tract and metabolism

A07

Antidiarrheals, intestinal antiinflammatory/antiinfective agents

A07E

Intestinal antiinflammatory agents

A07EA

Corticosteroids acting locally

A07EA07

Beclometasone

Active Ingredients

Beclometasone

Beclometasone is a pro-drug with weak glucocorticoid receptor binding affinity. It is extensively hydrolysed via esterase enzymes to the active metabolite beclometasone-17-monopropionate (B-17-MP), which has potent topical anti-inflammatory activity.

Monographs

CLIPPER Gastro-resistant prolonged-release tablet

MPI, EU: SmPC