KnowraBetamethasoneLinked fromLinked fromThe 3 pages that link to Betamethasone, each with the reason it gives.All 3Compared with 3DexamethasoneCompared with: Its similar properties make it a close alternative, including in antenatal fetal lung treatment.PrednisoneCompared with: Its longer action and minimal mineralocorticoid effect distinguish it from prednisone.MethylprednisoloneCompared with: Betamethasone is another long-acting alternative with little mineralocorticoid activity.