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Therapeutic Class:

Allergy

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Rx

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Form:

Suspension for injection

BETAMETHASONE (bay ta METH a sone) is a corticosteroid. It helps to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. It is used to treat asthma, allergies, arthritis, Crohn''s disease, and ulcerative colitis. It is also used for other conditions, like blood disorders and diseases of the adrenal glands.