The drug Célestène was used to treat a variety of inflammatory diseases, such as arthritis, epicondylitis (tennis elbow), and other articulary problems, and chronic inflammatory rhumatisms. The drug contained the anti-inflamatory product betamethasone which is a classical corticosteroid, largely used in different formulations. Célestène was available as tablets and drops, as well as a liquid injectable form (célèstene chronodose). A topical formulation, the cream Célestodem, was used to treat skin lesions. It contained betamethasone valerate, combined with the antibiotic neomycine.
Célestène exhibits strong anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic, and anti-allergic properties, useful to combat a variety of conditions such as endocrine disorders, musculoskeletal issues, connective tissue diseases, and other diseases responsive to corticosteroid treatment. Betamethasone remains extensively used today to relieve inflammation in dermatology, and to treat allergic diseases.
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