Betamethasone/dexchlorpheniramine

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Betamethasone/dexchlorpheniramine
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Betamethasone Corticosteroid
Dexchlorpheniramine Antihistamine
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  • 62682-62-6
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Betamethasone/dexchlorpheniramine (trade names Betadexin, Celabet, Celestamine [1] ) is a drug containing betamethasone and dexchlorpheniramine maleate to treat allergic conditions. [2] Betamethasone is a steroid to relieve itches and inflammation while dexchlorpheniramine maleate is an antihistamine to treat urticaria.

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References

  1. "Celestamine Dosage & Drug Information | MIMS Indonesia".
  2. "BETADEXIN TAB". Department of Health, Hong Kong Government. Archived from the original on 2008-06-02. Retrieved 2008-04-11.