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Betamethasone
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Celestone, Celestone Soluspan
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For all corticosteroids:
Dosages of corticosteroids vary widely according to the disease being treated. Taking either too much or too little can be dangerous. Take exactly the amount prescribed by your doctor.
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For all corticosteroids:
Take with food. A single daily dose should be taken with breakfast. Sometimes the dose is split, taken 2 to 4 times per day. Don't stop medication abruptly; dosage must be tapered or reduced gradually.
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For all corticosteroids:
bruising; cataracts; elevated blood fats (cholesterol, triglycerides); elevated blood sugar; hardening of arteries (atherosclerosis); hypertension; increased appetite; indigestion; insomnia; mood swings; muscle weakness; nervousness or restlessness; osteoporosis; susceptibility to infection; thin skin.
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For all corticosteroids:
Before taking these medications, let your doctor know if you have one of the following: fungal infection, history of tuberculosis, underactive thyroid, diabetes, stomach ulcer, high blood pressure or osteoporosis. If you are allergic to FD&C Yellow No. 5, do not take the 24 mg tablet of Medrol.
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