Manufacturer: P & B Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Betamethasone(0.5mg)
Strip of 20 Tablet
(Inclusive of all taxes)
Benicort Tablet 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.
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.
Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any medicine or have liver problems. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult with their doctors before using the medicine.
Benicort Tablet 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.
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
active, untreated tuberculosis
inactive tuberculosis
herpes simplex infection of the eye
a herpes simplex infection
an infection due to a fungus
intestinal infection caused by the roundworm Strongyloides
a condition with low thyroid hormone levels
diabetes
insufficiency of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland
high cholesterol
low amount of potassium in the blood
a reduction in the body's resistance to infection
psychotic disorder
brain injury
a disease with shrinking and weaker muscles called myopathy
increased pressure in the eye
wide-angle glaucoma
clouding of the lens of the eye called cataracts
sudden blindness and pain upon moving the eye
high blood pressure
chronic heart failure
an ulcer from too much stomach acid
a type of stomach irritation called gastritis
diverticulitis
surgical joining of two parts of the intestine
hardening of the liver
rupture of a tendon
osteoporosis, a condition of weak bones
decreased calcification or density of bone
seizures
visible water retention
inherited deficiency of argininosuccinate lyase
inherited carbamoyl phosphate synthetase deficiency
citrullinemia
infection caused by the varicella zoster virus
measles
ornithine carbamoyltransferase deficiency
arginase deficiency
exposure to the measles
exposure to the chickenpox
muscle pain or tenderness with increase creatine kinase
broken bone due to disease or illness
osteonecrosis, the death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply
malaria affecting the brain
muscle wasting
hyperammonemia associated with N-acetylglutamate synthase deficiency
Benicort Tablet 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 Tablet.
Benicort Tablet 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 9years: Contraindicated
Betamethasone is indicated for the treatment of several inflammatory conditions. As topical monotherapy, betamethasone is indicated to relieve pruritic and inflammatory symptoms of corticosteroid-responsive-dermatoses.
aminoglutethimide
amphotericin B injection and potassium-depleting agents
antibiotics, specifical macrolide
anticholinesterases
oral anticoagulants
antidiabetics
antitubercular drugs
cholestyramine
cyclosporine
digitalis glycosides
estrogens, including oral contraceptives
hepatic enzyme inducers (barbiturates, phenytoin, carbamazepine, rifampin)
ketoconazole
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs)
diminished response to vaccines
Do not chew, crush or break it. Benicort Tablet 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 Tablet, 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 Tablet 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 Tablet 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 Tablet 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. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Benicort Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Benicort Tablet with dietary sodium.
Q. How does Benicort Tablet work?
Benicort Tablet 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 Tablet safe to use?
Benicort Tablet 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 Tablet or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Furthermore, you should not take Benicort Tablet if you have an infection and have not yet started medicine (e.g. antibiotics) to treat it.
Q. Does Benicort Tablet cause hair loss?
No, Benicort Tablet 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 Tablet.
Q. Does Benicort Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, Benicort Tablet 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 Tablet.
Q. Is Benicort Tablet over the counter medicine?
No, Benicort Tablet is not an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine. It is available only when prescribed by a doctor.
Q. Is Benicort Tablet a steroid?
Yes, Benicort Tablet 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 Tablet 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 Tablet, as they reduce inflammation in the body.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Benicort Tablet?
If you forget a dose of Benicort Tablet, 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.
