Betamethasone injection and Pontocaine

• Generic Name: betamethasone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Celestone Soluspan, Celestone, Celestone Phosphate, Selestoject, Cell-U-Jec, Adbeon, Beta-Phos/AC

Betamethasone is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Betamethasone is used to treat many different inflammatory conditions such as allergic reactions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, inflammation of the joints or tendons, and problems caused by low adrenal gland hormone levels.

Betamethasone may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: tetracaine topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Pontocaine, Dermocaine, Viractin, Niphanoid, Pontocaine HCl

Tetracaine is a local anesthetic (numbing medicine). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body.

Pontocaine (for use on the skin) is used to reduce pain or discomfort caused by mild skin irritations such as sunburn or minor rash.

Pontocaine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.