Manufacturer: Medopharm
Salt Composition : Betamethasone
Betsone DS 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.
Betsone DS 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 Betsone
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.
Betsone DS 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 Betsone DS Tablet.
Betsone DS 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
Betsone DS Tablet is a steroid. It is used in the treatment of inflammation, severe allergies, and flare-ups of ongoing illnesses. It is also used to treat many other medical problems that require either reduction of inflammation or suppression of the immune system.
aminoglutethimide.
amphotericin B injection and potassium-depleting agents.
antibiotics, specifical macrolide.
anticholinesterases.
oral anticoagulants.
antidiabetics.
antitubercular drugs.
cholestyramine.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Betsone DS 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 Betsone DS 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.
Betsone DS 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.
Betsone DS 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 Betsone DS 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. Betsone DS Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Betsone DS Tablet with dietary sodium.
Q. How does Betsone DS Tablet work?
Betsone DS 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 Betsone DS Tablet safe to use?
Betsone DS 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 Betsone DS Tablet or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Furthermore, you should not take Betsone DS Tablet if you have an infection and have not yet started medicine (e.g. antibiotics) to treat it.
Q. Does Betsone DS Tablet cause hair loss?
No, Betsone DS 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 Betsone DS Tablet.
Q. Does Betsone DS Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, Betsone DS 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 Betsone DS Tablet.
Q. Is Betsone DS Tablet over the counter medicine?
No, Betsone DS Tablet is not an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine. It is available only when prescribed by a doctor.
Q. Is Betsone DS Tablet a steroid?
Yes, Betsone DS 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. Betsone DS 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 Betsone DS Tablet, as they reduce inflammation in the body.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Betsone DS Tablet?
If you forget a dose of Betsone DS 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.
