Betnesol Oral Drops (Betamethasone 0.5mg)

Medical Description

Betnesol Oral Drops has betamethasone. It is a corticosteroid medication which belongs to the steroid hormone class of medicines.

uses

Betnesol Oral Drops uses are to treat allergic conditions, asthma, and rheumatoid arthritis.

contraindications

Avoid taking this medicine if you are allergic to it, pregnant or planning pregnancy, have fungal infections, tuberculosis, diabetes mellitus, acne, and taking vaccinations.

Side effects of Betnesol 0.5 MG

Betnesol Oral Drops side effects are stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, headache, dizziness, Sleep disturbances and depression, restlessness, thinning of skin, dry skin, acne, and hair loss, irregular periods, irregular heartbeats, muscle weakness, weight gain, swelling of face, signs of skin infection (swelling, redness, or warmth), bone pain, delay in growth in children, and increased cholesterol in blood.

Precautions and Warnings of Betnesol 0.5 MG

Pregnancy
Q:Can I take this medicine during pregnancy?
A:This medication is unsafe during pregnancy or if you are planning a pregnancy. Consult your doctor for more details.

Breast Feeding
Q:Can I take this medicine while breastfeeding?
A:It is not known if this medication passes into breast milk and is probably safe during breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for more details.

Driving
Q:Can I drive if I have consumed Betnesol Oral Drops?
A:This medication does not alter or affect your ability to drive.

Alcohol
Q:Can I consume alcohol with this medicine?
A:There are no known records of any interaction with alcoholic beverages. Consult your doctor for more details.

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Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
Do not abruptly stop the medication.
Take this medication regularly as prescribed by the doctor.
Take precaution in case of administering this medication to paediatric patients.

Mode of Action of Betnesol 0.5 MG

How Does It Work?
Betnesol Oral Drops composition works by decreasing the action of chemicals present in the body that causes swelling, redness, and pain.

Directions for Use of Betnesol 0.5 MG

Use this medication as and when prescribed by your doctor.
This medication needs to be taken with food or as prescribed by your doctor.
Take this medication orally in the prescribed dosage.
Measure the dosage with the marked dropper and take it as directed.

Interactions of Betnesol 0.5 MG

Interactions with other medicines
This medication is known to have interactions with medicines such as arthritis medications, aspirin, cyclosporine, diuretics, antifungals like itraconazole, antibiotics, live vaccines, and oral contraceptive. Consult your doctor for more details.
Interactions with food items
There are no known interactions of this medication with food.
Other general Interactions
Fungal infections
Acne
Rosacea
Herpes simplex, vacinia, varicella, etc.

Storage and disposal of Betnesol 0.5 MG

Keep away from the reach of children. This medication does not need specific storage conditions. Do not store this medication in temperatures exceeding 25°C. Follow medical waste management protocol to dispose this medicine.