Drug details

Celestone Syrup (betamethasone)

type of Corticosteroids

Celestone (betamethasone) is corticosteroid used to prevent inflammation and to treat conditions such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, breathing disorders and more. Celestone is available in generic form.

The drug is often used to treat Arthritis , Lupus , Ulcerative colitis .

This drug may have the following side effects:

• headache
• nausea
• stomach pain
• dizziness
• spinning sensation
• sleep problems (insomnia)
• mood changes
• acne
• dry skin
• thinning skin
• bruising or discoloration
• skin problems
• slow wound healing
• increased sweating
• bloating

The following drugs are related to Celestone Syrup, either as a replacement or used together:

• Benlysta (belimumab)
• Florone (diflorasone diacetate cream)
• MiCort HC (hydrocortisone acetate cream)
• Millipred (prednisolone tablets)
• Prednisone (prednisone tablets, usp)