Manufacturer: P & B Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Betamethasone
Benicort Oral Drops may be taken with or without food. It should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not stop taking the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tells you so.
Benicort Oral Drops is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies
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
Avoid using Betasone 0.5 MG Oral Drops if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Benicort 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 Oral Drops.
Benicort 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
Betasone 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 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 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 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 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 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 Oral Drops may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Benicort Oral Drops with dietary sodium.
Q. How does Benicort Oral Drops work?
Benicort 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 Oral Drops safe to use?
Benicort 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 Oral Drops or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Furthermore, you should not take Benicort Oral Drops if you have an infection and have not yet started medicine (e.g. antibiotics) to treat it.
Q. Does Benicort Oral Drops cause hair loss?
No, Benicort 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 Oral Drops.
Q. Does Benicort Oral Drops cause weight gain?
Yes, Benicort 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 Oral Drops.
Q. Is Benicort Oral Drops over the counter medicine?
No, Benicort Oral Drops is not an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine. It is available only when prescribed by a doctor.
Q. Is Benicort Oral Drops a steroid?
Yes, Benicort 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 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 Oral Drops, as they reduce inflammation in the body.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Benicort Oral Drops?
If you forget a dose of Benicort 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.
