This chemical is a topical corticosteriod in the group A (hydrocortisone), and most commonly used in nasal sprays.
Please be aware that if your spouse or significant other uses topical skin care products that contain this chemical, skin-to-skin transfer may occur to you.
It may take 2 to 3 weeks of avoiding exposure before improvement of your eruption begins.
Other names you may see this chemical listed as:
11b)-21-[(2,2-dimethyl-1-oxo-propyl)thio]-11,17-dihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione
JO 1016
Pivalone
Procolon
Rectovalone
Tivalon-NT
Tiprederm
Tixocortol pivalate
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What is it?
Hints on avoiding:
Nasal Sprays
This information is provided as educational only and is
not intended to substitute for medical care or recommendations by a physician.