Betawin Forte 0.5mg Tablet (10'S)

Prescription
Prescription Required: Consult the Doctor & Get Your ePrescription

Betawin Forte 0.5mg 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.


Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

It prevents and controls inflammation by controlling the rate of protein synthesis, depressing the migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and fibroblasts, and reversing capillary permeability and lysosomal stabilisation.

Pharmacokinets

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.

Side Effects

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 Betawin

Reduction in bone density

Upset stomach

Contra Indications

Blurred vision.

Increased appetite.

Indigestion.

Anxiety and nervousness.

Skin discolouration.

Irregular menstrual periods.

Growth retardation in children.

Hoarseness of voice.

Pregnancy Related Information

Betawin Forte 0.5mg 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.

Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Betawin Forte 0.5mg Tablet.

Breast Feeding Related Information

Betawin Forte 0.5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Indications

Betamethasone 0.5 MG Tablet is a medicine that contains Betamethasone. It is used to treat internal and external inflammation (swelling and redness) associated with medical conditions like asthma, colitis, arthritis, severe skin allergies, etc.

Interactions

aminoglutethimide.

amphotericin B injection and potassium-depleting agents.

antibiotics, specifical macrolide.

anticholinesterases.

oral anticoagulants.

antidiabetics.

antitubercular drugs.

cholestyramine.

Typical Dosage

Do not chew, crush or break it. Betawin Forte 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C

Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Betawin Forte 0.5mg 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.

Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

Betawin Forte 0.5mg 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.

Betawin Forte 0.5mg 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 Betawin Forte 0.5mg Tablet suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.

How To Use

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. Betawin Forte 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Avoid Betawin Forte 0.5mg Tablet with dietary sodium.

FAQs

Q. How does Betawin Forte 0.5mg Tablet work?

Betawin Forte 0.5mg 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 Betawin Forte 0.5mg Tablet safe to use?

Betawin Forte 0.5mg 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 Betawin Forte 0.5mg Tablet or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Furthermore, you should not take Betawin Forte 0.5mg Tablet if you have an infection and have not yet started medicine (e.g. antibiotics) to treat it.

Q. Does Betawin Forte 0.5mg Tablet cause hair loss?

No, Betawin Forte 0.5mg 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 Betawin Forte 0.5mg Tablet.

Q. Does Betawin Forte 0.5mg Tablet cause weight gain?

Yes, Betawin Forte 0.5mg 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 Betawin Forte 0.5mg Tablet.

Q. Is Betawin Forte 0.5mg Tablet over the counter medicine?

No, Betawin Forte 0.5mg Tablet is not an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine. It is available only when prescribed by a doctor.

Q. Is Betawin Forte 0.5mg Tablet a steroid?

Yes, Betawin Forte 0.5mg 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. Betawin Forte 0.5mg 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 Betawin Forte 0.5mg Tablet, as they reduce inflammation in the body.

Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Betawin Forte 0.5mg Tablet?

If you forget a dose of Betawin Forte 0.5mg 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.