Q: i was just prescribed betamethasone for my baby's lungs. is it ok?

I am assuming...: ...That you mean that you are getting Betamethasone shots to help mature your baby's lungs before the baby is born. If that is the case, yes, that is the way it is done.

Q: what is betamethasone dipropionate used for?

A steroid : It's often used for eczema, dermatitis, rashes, etc.

Q: celestone (betamethasone) ok for tinea cruris?

No: Steroids will allow fungus to spread. Nizoral, lamisil, (terbinafine) Diflucan are drugs which help eradicate fungus.

Q: how effective is betamethasone creams for phimosis?

Betamethasone: Betamethasone cream has be used very effectively for treatment of phimosis in children and adults. It is safe, easy to apply and cost effective. In most published protocols, it is used twice daily for up to 4 weeks. Used as instructed, it will cure or significantly improve the problem in over 70% of patients.

Question 1

many of the preservative free artificial tears still have phosphate in some form or another (e.g. disodium phosphate) is it safe for long term use?

Accepted Answer

Safe: The phosphate salt is for pH balance and not for anti-bacterial use.  Your body is full of phosphate salts and they are an important part of your metabolism.  Nothing here to worry about and it is safe to use long term.

Question 2

can these cause any issues with hearing :potassium chloride, disodium phosphate dodecahydrate and sodium dihydrophosphate dihydrate?

Accepted Answer

Hearing: It is unlikely that any hearing loss is related to the items you list.
Hearing tests are essential - I have had them and am wearing hearing aids.
Many big stores offer hearing tests at no cost. In my area it is Costco or Sam's Club. There should be something like this all over the USA.

Question 3

what does betamethasone do?

Accepted Answer

Topical steroid...: ...For treatment of steroid-responsive rashes, such as psoriasis and eczema.

Question 4

what are the side effects of  betamethasone?

Accepted Answer

Betamethazone: Bethamethsone is a potent steroid that can affect multiple organ systems from high blood pressure, to cataracts, to thinning of skin and many more side effects.

Question 5

which is better--dexamethasone or betamethasone?

Accepted Answer

Neither.: There is no "better" or "worse" among topical corticosteroids. (i'm assuming you are talking about topicals, but Dexamethasone is also given orally.) both are mid-strength anti-inflammatory creams. Betamethasone is probably more popular in this country, but i don't know of any particular reason for that.

Question 6

ok to get betamethasone in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

OK for preterm risks: Betamethasone is usually given in 2 doses 24 hours apart after 24 weeks of gestation to anyone who is at risk for preterm delivery. Common candidates are women with multiples, incompetent cervix, complete previa, or anyone who has a history of preterm delivery for whatever reason.  It's well studied, effective, debate still about additional courses & timing.  I give a rescue dose if ptl < 32 weeks.

Question 7

i was just prescribed betamethasone for my baby's lungs. is it ok?

Accepted Answer

I am assuming...: ...That you mean that you are getting Betamethasone shots to help mature your baby's lungs before the baby is born. If that is the case, yes, that is the way it is done.

Question 8

what is betamethasone dipropionate used for?

Accepted Answer

A steroid : It's often used for eczema, dermatitis, rashes, etc.

Question 9

celestone (betamethasone) ok for tinea cruris?

Accepted Answer

No: Steroids will allow fungus to spread. Nizoral, lamisil, (terbinafine) Diflucan are drugs which help eradicate fungus.

Question 10

how effective is betamethasone creams for phimosis?

Accepted Answer

Betamethasone: Betamethasone cream has be used very effectively for treatment of phimosis in children and adults.  It is safe, easy to apply and cost effective.  In most published protocols, it is used twice daily for up to 4 weeks.  Used as instructed, it will cure or significantly improve the problem in over 70% of patients.

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Many of the preservative free artificial tears still have phosphate in some form or another (e.g. disodium phosphate) is it safe for long term use?

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Can these cause any issues with hearing :potassium chloride, disodium phosphate dodecahydrate and sodium dihydrophosphate dihydrate?

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What does betamethasone do?

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What are the side effects of betamethasone?

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Which is better--dexamethasone or betamethasone?

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Ok to get betamethasone in pregnancy?

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I was just prescribed betamethasone for my baby's lungs. is it ok?

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What is betamethasone dipropionate used for?

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Celestone (betamethasone) ok for tinea cruris?

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How effective is betamethasone creams for phimosis?

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