Betamethasone
Betamethasone is a steroid that is given in 2 injections 24 hours apart when there is a strong possibility of preterm delivery. It is given between 24 and 34 weeks. It helps mature the lungs of the baby to decrease the risks of prematurity.
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What does betamethasone do?
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What is the purpose of betamethasone?
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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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What is the use of medivin or betamethasone cream?
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A 48-year old male asked:
Can I use lotriderm(Betamethasone) to ease insect bites?
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A 42-year old male asked:
Got a Celestone (betamethasone) shot today for resp issues. Are there any normal side effects? Worrisome side effects?
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A 32-year old female asked:
I've had psoriasis for ~15 years but it's gotten worse. I've applied betamethasone but topical is becoming impractical. Are there other options?
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Ok to get betamethasone in pregnancy?
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It's okay to use celestone-m cream for acne right?
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How effective is betamethasone (Luxiq) for treating sarcoidosis?
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Question about betamethasone valerate ointment. What are effects?
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A 33-year old asked:
I was just prescribed betamethasone for my baby's lungs. Is it ok?
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A 19-year old male asked:
I'm 19 ,Can Betamethasone cure phimosis? How much chances of success?
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A 55-year old female asked:
I developed hives after contrast test. I've had them for four days now with no relief. How long should they last? I had 2cc of celestone (betamethasone) im yesterday.
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A 16-year old female asked:
What is betamethasone dipropionate used for?
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How effective is betamethasone creams for phimosis?
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Where can you buy diprosone (betamethasone dipropionate)?
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A 19-year old female asked:
I have accidently been using betamethasone dipropotionate for acne what to do now?
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I have phimosis and I have been given betamethasone. Is the cream or ointment better?
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A 39-year old asked:
I have psoriasis on my penis and was told not to use betamethasone, which clears it up quickly. Why not, since it works?
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A 30-year old male asked:
Sir im primigravida of 31weeks of gestational age is it necessary to have injection betamethasone i.M. If so how many inj.&when it should be taken.
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A 40-year old asked:
What is clotrimazole and betamethasone cream used for?
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Why can't I use betamethasone on a cold sore?
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Does stretching and betamethasone help tight foreskin?
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Betamethasone valerate - topical cream. What does it do?
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How effective is betamethasone cream for pinhole phimosis?
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A 19-year old male asked:
Can betamethasone or methoxsalen lead to skin darkening?How?
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A 38-year old asked:
Can I used an expired betnovate (betamethasone valerate) cream?
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Where can you purchase diprosone (betamethasone dipropionate) cream 30g?
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