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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
Dexamethasone Tablets (Decadron, Dexone, Hexadrol)
Betamethasone Oral Solution (Celestone Syrup)
Prednisone Oral (Deltasone)
Prednisolone Liquid (Orapred, Pediapred, Prelone)
Betamethasone (Celestone Oral)
Hydrocortisone Tablets (Cortef, Hydrocortone)
Cortisone (Cortone)
Betamethasone Injection (Celestone Injection, Soluspan Injection)
Triamcinolone Oral (Aristocort, Atolone, Kenacort)
Methylprednisolone (Medrol, Meprolone Unipak) |
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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