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Medicines betamethasone dipropionateQuestion & answer

betamethasone dipropionate · Medicine question

Why must it be kept away from flames?

iatroX medicinesMedicine guide reviewed 19 August 2026

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Answer

Contaminated fabrics can ignite and burn more readily. Washing may not remove the fire risk completely.

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