Product Information
Celestone Soluspan (Betamethasone acetate/Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate) is a corticosteroid. It helps to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. Celestone Soluspan (Betamethasone acetate/Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate) treats allergies, skin problems, asthma, arthritis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and many other conditions.Your should know doctor if you have any of these conditions before prescribing Celestone Soluspan (Betamethasone acetate/Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate):
diabetes
blood clotting problems
heart, liver, or kidney disease
high blood pressure
infection; measles, tuberculosis, herpes or chickenpox
mental problems or psychosis
myasthenia gravis
osteoporosis
previous heart attack
seizures (convulsions)
stomach or intestinal disease
under-active thyroid
an unusual or allergic reaction to betamethasone, corticosteroids, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
Celestone Soluspan (Betamethasone acetate/Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate) injection can be given at a number of different sites, depending on the condition being treated. Celestone Soluspan (Betamethasone acetate/Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate) is given by a health-care professional in a clinic or hospital setting. Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of Celestone Soluspan (Betamethasone acetate/Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate) in children. Special care may be needed.
The following medications may interact with Celestone Soluspan (Betamethasone acetate/Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate):
antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen)
aspirin
barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures (convulsions)
bosentan
carbamazepine
female hormones, including contraceptive or birth control pills
heart medicines
medicines for diabetes
medicines that improve muscle tone or strength for conditions like myasthenia gravis
phenytoin
rifampin
vaccines and other immunization products
water pills
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way Celestone Soluspan (Betamethasone acetate/Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate) works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
Celestone Soluspan (Betamethasone acetate/Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate) side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
bloody or black, tarry stools
confusion, excitement, restlessness, a false sense of well-being
eye pain, decreased or blurred vision, or bulging eyes
fever, sore throat, sneezing, cough, or other signs of infection
frequent passing of urine
hallucinations (seeing and hearing things that are not really there)
increased thirst
irregular heartbeat
menstrual problems
mental depression, mood swings, mistaken feelings of self-importance, mistaken feelings of being mistreated
muscle cramps or muscle weakness
nausea, vomiting
pain in hips, back, ribs, arms, shoulders, or legs
pain, redness, inflammation or scarring at the injection site
rounding out of face
skin problems, acne
stomach pain
swelling of feet or lower legs
thin or shiny skin at the injection site
unusual bruising or red pinpoint spots on the skin
unusual tiredness or weakness
weight gain or weight loss
wounds that will not heal
Celestone Soluspan (Betamethasone acetate/Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate) side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
headache
increased appetite
increased sweating
nervousness, restlessness, or difficulty sleeping
unusual increased growth of hair on the face or body
Visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. If you are using corticosteroids for a long time, carry an identification card with your name, the type and dose of corticosteroid, and your prescriber's name and address. Do not suddenly stop using Celestone Soluspan (Betamethasone acetate/Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate). You may need to gradually reduce the dose, so that your body can adjust. Follow the advice of your prescriber or health care professional. If you receive corticosteroids for a long time, avoid contact with people who have an infection. You may be at an increased risk from infection while receiving betamethasone. Tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are exposed to anyone with measles or chickenpox, or if you develop sores or blisters that do no heal properly. People who are taking certain dosages of betamethasone may need to avoid immunization with certain vaccines or may need to have changes in their vaccination schedules to ensure adequate protection from certain diseases. Make sure to tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking betamethasone before receiving any vaccine. If you are diabetic, Celestone Soluspan (Betamethasone acetate/Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate) can affect your blood sugar levels. Check with your prescriber or health care professional if you need help adjusting the dose of your diabetic medicine. If you are receiving Celestone Soluspan (Betamethasone acetate/Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate) injections every day, you may need to watch your diet. Your body can also lose potassium while you receive this medicine. Ask your prescriber or health care professional about your diet, especially about your salt intake. If you are going to have surgery tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are receiving Celestone Soluspan (Betamethasone acetate/Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate), or have taken it within the last 12 months. If Celestone Soluspan (Betamethasone acetate/Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate) has been injected into one of your joints, do not put too much stress on the joint for a while. Talk to your prescriber or health care professional about how much you can use the joint while it is healing. Elderly patients have an increased risk of side effects from betamethasone. Celestone Soluspan (Betamethasone acetate/Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate) can interfere with certain lab tests and can cause false skin test results.
Store Celestone Soluspan (Betamethasone acetate/Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate) at room temperature between 2 and 25 degrees C (36 and 77 degrees F). Protect Celestone Soluspan (Betamethasone acetate/Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate) from light. Throw away any unused Celestone Soluspan (Betamethasone acetate/Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate) after the expiration date.
