Treats inflammation and many other medical problems. This medicine is a corticosteroid
Brand Names:
Celestone
Contraindications:
You should not take this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to betamethasone. You should not take this medicine if you have a fungal infection
Uses:
Tablet, Liquid
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
Do not suddenly stop taking this medicine without checking with your doctor. You may need to use smaller and smaller doses before stopping completely.
Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew.
Take this medicine with food to help prevent stomach upset.
Measure your oral liquid dose carefully with a measuring spoon or medicine cup.
If a dose is missed:
Take your medicine as soon as possible unless it is almost time for your next dose.
Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.
Do not take two doses at the same time.
Storage:
Store your medicine at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep the oral liquid medicine from freezing.
Keep this and all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using insulin or diabetes medicine you take by mouth.
Talk to your doctor before getting any vaccines (such as flu shots). Vaccines may not work as well while you are taking this medicine.
Warnings:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor before taking this medicine.
This medicine should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before taking this medicine, be sure your doctor knows about any allergies, medical problems, or mental conditions you now have or have had in the past.
Let your doctor know if you have any events causing unusual stress or anxiety in your life. Your dose of this medicine may need to be changed.
It may be easier for you to get an infection while you are receiving betamethasone. Stay away from crowds or people with colds, flu, or other infections.
If you are exposed to chicken pox or measles, tell your doctor right away.
Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are taking betamethasone.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, sudden swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing
