COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Celestone
GENERIC NAME(S): BETAMETHASONE
Description: Betamethasone is a corticosteroid that prevents and controls inflammation by playing a role in cellular signaling, immune function, inflammation, and protein regulation.
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Celestone
GENERIC NAME(S): BETAMETHASONE
Description: Betamethasone is a corticosteroid that prevents and controls inflammation by playing a role in cellular signaling, immune function, inflammation, and protein regulation.
Indications
This medication is used to treat inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Contraindications
Should not be given to patients with hypersensitivity reactions from this drug.
How to use betamethasone
Topical steroid medicine can be absorbed through the skin, which may cause steroid side effects throughout the body.
Stop using betamethasone topical and call your doctor if you have:
Also stop using betamethasone topical and call your doctor at once if you have:
Common side effects may include:
Precautions
Interactions
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Notes: Do not share this medication with others.
If this medication is used for an extended time, laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., blood sugar/mineral levels, blood pressure, eye exams) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.
Lifestyle changes that may help reduce the risk of brittle bones (osteoporosis) while taking this drug for an extended time include doing weight-bearing exercise, stopping smoking, getting enough calcium and vitamin D, and limiting alcohol. Discuss with your doctor lifestyle changes that might benefit you.
If you take this medication for long-term treatment, wear or carry identification stating that you are using it. (See also Medical Alert section.)
Missed Dose: If you are taking this medication once daily and miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Ask your doctor ahead of time what you should do if you miss a dose while taking this medication every other day or on another schedule besides a daily one.
Storage: Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Do not freeze. Discard medication that has been frozen. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.
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