Injection Vial

Schering-Plough

Celestone Soluspan Injection (betamethasone) is used to treat endocrine, bone, collagen, skin, eye, blood, intestinal, respiratory, and heart diseases; also used to treat tumors and allergies. It may also be prescribed for other reasons.

Do not take Celestone Soluspan Injection (betamethasone) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Celestone Soluspan Injection (betamethasone) you have a fungal infection throughout your body if you have viral (herpes) infection of eye

Before using Celestone Soluspan Injection (betamethasone), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription medicine, particularly corticosteroids if you have any other medical condition

Shake Celestone Soluspan Injection (betamethasone) well before using. Dosage must be adjusted according to the severity of the condition, the response obtained, and the patient's tolerance of the corticosteroid.

Other: Crystal deposition at injection site, dimpling of the skin due to atrophy of subcutaneous fat.

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Celestone Soluspan Injection (betamethasone) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Celestone Soluspan Injection (betamethasone) will be given to you by a health care professional in a medical setting. Vaccines, especially against smallpox, may not be as effective, while you are taking Celestone Soluspan Injection (betamethasone). Do not become exposed to chickenpox or measles while taking Celestone Soluspan Injection (betamethasone). If you do, contact your doctor at once. Celestone Soluspan Injection (betamethasone) may cause stomach upset. Take with meals or snacks. Diabetic patients may require increased amounts of insulin or other diabetes medications while taking Celestone Soluspan Injection (betamethasone). Patients who take Celestone Soluspan Injection (betamethasone) long-term should wear or carry identification stating their use of Celestone Soluspan Injection (betamethasone). Notify your doctor if you experience unusual weight gain, swelling of the legs and feet, muscle weakness, black tarry stools, vomiting of blood, puffing of the face, prolonged sore throat, fever, cold, or infection. Celestone Soluspan Injection (betamethasone) may hide signs of infection or decrease your resistance to infection. New infections may develop while you are taking Celestone Soluspan Injection (betamethasone). Celestone Soluspan Injection (betamethasone) may cause an increase in blood pressure, retention of salt and water, and increased loss of potassium. You may need to limit your salt intake and take potassium supplements. Celestone Soluspan Injection (betamethasone) may cause calcium loss, which can lead to osteoporosis (brittle bones). Be sure to take adequate calcium and vitamin D supplements. Do not stop taking Celestone Soluspan Injection (betamethasone) suddenly. Contact your doctor as soon as possible if these symptoms occur following a reduction in dosage or stopping use of Celestone Soluspan Injection (betamethasone): Fever; vomiting; appetite loss; diarrhea; nausea; dizziness; weight loss; weakness; low blood sugar; general body discomfort; joint and muscle pain. Celestone Soluspan Injection (betamethasone) may produce dizziness. Use caution while driving or performing other tasks requiring alertness, coordination, or physical dexterity. Lab tests and doctor visits will be required during treatment. Be sure to appointments. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking Celestone Soluspan Injection (betamethasone). Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your doctor.

Store Celestone Soluspan Injection (betamethasone) between 36 and 77 degrees F. Shake well before using. Protect from light.