Prednisolone Sodium Succinate
Prednisolone sodium succinate is a water-soluble sodium salt ester of prednisolone (prednisone derivative), used in emergency IV treatment for adrenal crisis and severe allergic reactions due to its rapid hormonal action. HTS 2937.29.90.30 covers it as a prednisone salt/ester derivative primarily functioning as a hormone. The succinate moiety enables quick hydrolysis to active form.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If emphasizing carboxylic acid ester function over hormonal identity
Incomplete esters of carboxylic acids may classify under oxygen-function acids if not predominantly hormonal
If in sterile dosage forms like lyophilized powders for injection
Finished pharmaceutical products containing hormones shift to specific Chapter 30 medicinal categories
If for non-prednisone steroidal hormone salts like those of progesterone
Different steroid families have separate residual provisions later in the heading structure
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit FDA IND or NDA reference numbers; test for residual solvents per USP <467>
• Common issue: temperature-controlled shipping violations during import
• Differentiate from prednisolone hemisuccinate in COA
Related Products under HTS 2937.29.90.30
Prednisone Sodium Phosphate
Prednisone sodium phosphate is the sodium salt of prednisone, a synthetic corticosteroid used primarily for its hormonal anti-inflammatory effects in treating conditions like allergies and autoimmune diseases. It falls under HTS 2937.29.90.30 as a salt of prednisone, specifically classified among steroidal hormones and their derivatives used primarily as hormones. This water-soluble form allows for rapid intravenous administration.
Prednisolone Tebutate
Prednisolone tebutate is an ester of prednisolone (a prednisone derivative), a synthetic corticosteroid ester used in sustained-release injectable suspensions for ocular inflammation and joint disorders. Classified under HTS 2937.29.90.30 as it qualifies as a prednisone ester derivative used primarily for hormonal effects. Its lipophilic nature provides prolonged therapeutic action.
Prednisone Acetate
Prednisone acetate is the acetate ester form of prednisone, utilized in topical creams and ophthalmic suspensions for its glucocorticoid hormonal activity in reducing inflammation. This product is classified in HTS 2937.29.90.30 as an ester of prednisone, falling within steroidal hormones used primarily as hormones. The esterification enhances skin penetration and stability.
Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate
Methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a derivative salt ester of the prednisone family, serves as a potent synthetic glucocorticoid for acute inflammation management via IV administration. It qualifies for HTS 2937.29.90.30 as a structural analogue salt of prednisone used primarily as a hormone. The formulation allows for high-dose pulse therapy.
Prednisone Hemisuccinate
Prednisone hemisuccinate is a succinate ester derivative of prednisone designed for parenteral administration in its water-soluble form, exerting glucocorticoid hormonal effects. Classified under HTS 2937.29.90.30 as a prednisone ester used primarily as a hormone. It converts rapidly in vivo to active prednisone.