Betamethasone sodium phosphate and betamethasone acetate Injection and Exalgo

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

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.

Betamethasone sodium phosphate and betamethasone acetate is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: hydromorphone
• Dosage Forms: tablet, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Dilaudid, Exalgo, Hydrostat IR, Dilaudid-HP

Exalgo (hydromorphone) is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.

Exalgo extended-release tablets are used to treat moderate to severe pain.

Exalgo extended-release tablets are for around-the-clock treatment of moderate to severe pain. It is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.

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