Manufacturer: P & B Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Betamethasone(0.5mg)
Packet of 15ml Oral Drops
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Using the medicine may cause few common side effects such as a reduction in bone density and an upset stomach. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects bother you. If this medicine is used for a long time, you may have to get regular tests to check your bone density.
Betamethasone works by binding to steroid receptors present on the cells, activating natural substances in the skin to reduce swelling, redness and itching.
Betamethasone phosphate disappeared rapidly from plasma (mean half-life = 4.7 min) as betamethasone levels rose. Betamethasone plasma levels reached a peak 10-36 min after administration of the phosphate before declining in a biexponential manner. The terminal slow disposition phase had a mean half-life of 6.5 h.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Benicort
Reduction in bone density
Upset stomach
Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops may not be suitable for all people. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have bone, liver, kidney or heart problems, low blood pressure or any other health problems and about all the medicines that you may be using.
Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops.
Use with caution
Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Use with caution Below 4years: Contraindicated
Betnesol 0.5 MG Oral Drops is a medicine that contains Betamethasone. It is used in children and adults to treat internal and external inflammation (swelling and redness) associated with medical conditions like asthma, colitis, arthritis, severe skin allergies, etc.
Drug-Drug Interaction: BETNESOL ORAL DROPS 15ML may interact with drugs used to lower high blood pressure (metoprolol), pain killers (aspirin, ibuprofen), antianxiety drugs (alprazolam), laxatives (magnesium sulphate), blood thinners (warfarin).
Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops can be taken with or without food, but try to have it at same time every day.
Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat.
Do not stop taking Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops with dietary sodium.
Q. How does Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops work?
Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops works by decreasing the inflammation caused by allergies. It reduces inflammation by blocking the release of certain natural substances that cause allergic symptoms such as swelling, redness, and pain.
Q. Is Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops safe to use?
Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops is safe to use when used for an indication in a dose as advised by your doctor. You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Furthermore, you should not take Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops if you have an infection and have not yet started medicine (e.g. antibiotics) to treat it.
Q. Does Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops cause hair loss?
No, Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops is not known to cause hair loss. In fact, it may cause an increase in body hair growth (especially in females) when used for a long-term duration. Talk to your doctor if you get excessive hair growth on your body while taking Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops.
Q. Does Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops cause weight gain?
Yes, Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops may cause weight gain, especially when taken at high doses and used for a long time or repeated short courses. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops.
Q. Is Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops over the counter medicine?
No, Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops is not an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine. It is available only when prescribed by a doctor.
Q. Is Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops a steroid?
Yes, Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops belongs to a group of medicines called steroids also known as corticosteroids. Corticosteroids occur naturally in the body and help to maintain health and well-being. Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops increases the levels of corticosteroids in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat, and swelling). Many different conditions such as asthma, severe allergic reactions, rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune diseases, etc can be improved by the use of Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops, as they reduce inflammation in the body.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops?
If you forget a dose of Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose at the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
