Manufacturer: Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Betamethasone(1mg)
Strip of 20 Tablet
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Betnesol Forte 1mg 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.
Betnesol Tablet 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 Betnesol
Reduction in bone density
Upset stomach
Systemic fungal infection.
Hypersensitivity to betamethasone.
Traumatic brain injury (high doses)
Untreated serious infections.
Administration of live, attenuated vaccines is contraindicated in patients receiving immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids.
Betnesol Forte 1mg 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 Betnesol Forte 1mg Tablet.
Betnesol Forte 1mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Betnesol Forte 1mg Tablet is used to treat many different inflammatories and allergic conditions including arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, and conditions that affect the skin, blood, eyes, lungs, stomach, and nervous system.
Some medicines can affect the way the Betnesol tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
Especially if you are taking medicines to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, high/abnormal cholesterol levels, blood thinners, anti-infectives, anti-diabetics, anti-asthmatics, pain killers, immunomodulatory medicines or medicines for the brain-related disorder.
Other medicines like carbenoxolone, oral contraceptive pills, mifepristone, vecuronium, tretinoin, quetiapine should be used cautiously along with the Betnesol tablet.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Betnesol Forte 1mg Tablet
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Betnesol Forte 1mg 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.
Betnesol Forte 1mg 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.
Betnesol Forte 1mg 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 Betnesol Forte 1mg 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. Betnesol Forte 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Betnesol Forte 1mg Tablet with dietary sodium.
Q. How does Betnesol Forte 1mg Tablet work?
Betnesol Forte 1mg 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 Betnesol Forte 1mg Tablet safe to use?
Betnesol Forte 1mg 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 Betnesol Forte 1mg Tablet or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Furthermore, you should not take Betnesol Forte 1mg Tablet if you have an infection and have not yet started medicine (e.g. antibiotics) to treat it.
Q. Does Betnesol Forte 1mg Tablet cause hair loss?
No, Betnesol Forte 1mg 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 Betnesol Forte 1mg Tablet.
Q. Does Betnesol Forte 1mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, Betnesol Forte 1mg 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 Betnesol Forte 1mg Tablet.
Q. Is Betnesol Forte 1mg Tablet over the counter medicine?
No, Betnesol Forte 1mg Tablet is not an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine. It is available only when prescribed by a doctor.
Q. Is Betnesol Forte 1mg Tablet a steroid?
Yes, Betnesol Forte 1mg 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. Betnesol Forte 1mg 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 Betnesol Forte 1mg Tablet, as they reduce inflammation in the body.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Betnesol Forte 1mg Tablet?
If you forget a dose of Betnesol Forte 1mg 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.
