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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.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this

Internal Medicine 41 years experience

Drug Class

Corticosteroid drug

BrandsCelestone, Quadriderm, Repivate, Topivate, Diprosalic, Diprogenta, Celestamine, Betnovate, Betnesol, Dovobet, Betanoid

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Allergy

Cholestasis of pregnancy

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What does betamethasone do?

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A 33-year-old female asked:

How long till betamethasone will start working?

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A 19-year-old male asked:

What are the side effects of betamethasone?

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A 31-year-old member asked:

Which is better--dexamethasone or betamethasone?

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A 49-year-old member asked:

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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A 38-year-old female asked about a female:

My 2 year old was prescribed with Betamethasone. The dosage was 2ml every 12h, however after 3 days we noticed that we got the wrong one: 50mg/100ml when it should've been 5mg/100ml. What is the best way to gradually reduce the dose and retire it?

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