Celestone Soluspan (Injection)

Generic name:betamethasone sodium phosphate and betamethasone acetate (injection route) [ bay-ta-METH-a-sone-SOE-dee-um-FOS-fate, bay-ta-METH-a-sone-AS-e-tate ]
Drug class:Glucocorticoids

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 1, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Celestone Soluspan

Available Dosage Forms:

• Suspension

Therapeutic Class: Endocrine-Metabolic Agent

Pharmacologic Class: Betamethasone

Uses for Celestone Soluspan

Betamethasone sodium phosphate and betamethasone acetate combination injection provides relief for inflamed areas of the body. It is used to treat a number of different conditions, such as inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, adrenal problems, arthritis, lung or breathing problems, blood or bone marrow problems, eye or vision problems, lupus, serious skin conditions, kidney problems, ulcerative colitis, and flare-ups of multiple sclerosis. Betamethasone sodium phosphate and betamethasone acetate combination is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid). It works on the immune system to help relieve swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions.

This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

Before using Celestone Soluspan

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of betamethasone sodium phosphate and betamethasone acetate combination injection in children 2 years of age and younger to treat nephrotic syndrome and in children 1 month of age and younger to treat cancer (eg, lymphoma, leukemia). Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of betamethasone sodium phosphate and betamethasone acetate combination injection in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more sensitive to the effects of this medicine than younger adults.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are r...