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Treatment Options
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Corticosteroids
Corticosteroids are used to treat shingles because they work to reduce pain, discomfort, inflammation, redness, and itching associated with the shingles rash and blisters. Drugs in the class
Betamethasone Injection
(
Celestone Injection,
Soluspan Injection
)
Betamethasone Oral Syrup
(
Celestone Oral Syrup
)
Cortisone Tablets
(
Cortisone
)
Dexamethasone Tablets
(
Decadron,
DexPak Jr,
DexPak Taperpak
)
Hydrocortisone Tablets
(
Cortef
)
Methylprednisolone Tablets
(
Medrol Dosepak Tablets,
Medrol Tablets
)
Prednisolone Oral Solution
(
Prelone Syrup
)
Prednisone Tablets
(
Sterapred 12 Day Uni-Pack Tablets,
Sterapred 6 Day Uni-Pack Tablets,
Sterapred DS 12 Day Uni-Pack Tablets,
Sterapred DS 6 Day Uni-Pack Tablets
)
Triamcinolone Tablets
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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