Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 8, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Celestone Soluspan
Available Dosage Forms:
- Suspension
Therapeutic Class: Endocrine-Metabolic Agent
Pharmacologic Class: Betamethasone
Uses for betamethasone sodium phosphate and betamethasone acetate
Betamethasone sodium phosphate and betamethasone acetate combination injection provides relief for inflamed areas of the body. It is used to treat a number of different conditions, such as inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, adrenal problems, arthritis, lung or breathing problems, blood or bone marrow problems, eye or vision problems, lupus, serious skin conditions, kidney problems, ulcerative colitis, and flare-ups of multiple sclerosis. Betamethasone sodium phosphate and betamethasone acetate combination is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid). It works on the immune system to help relieve swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions.
Betamethasone sodium phosphate and betamethasone acetate is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
Before using betamethasone sodium phosphate and betamethasone acetate
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For betamethasone sodium phosphate and betamethasone acetate , the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to betamethasone sodium phosphate and betamethasone acetate or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of betamethasone sodium phosphate and betamethasone acetate combination injection in children 2 years of age and younger to treat nephrotic syndrome and in children 1 month of age and younger to treat ...
