Cortibet Tablet (10'S)

Manufacturer: Anhox Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Salt Composition : Betamethasone(0.5mg)

Prescription
Prescription Required: Consult the Doctor & Get Your ePrescription

Cortibet 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

Betamethasone is a long-acting corticosteroid with immunosuppressive and antiinflammatory properties. It can be used topically to manage inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema, and parenterally to manage several disease states including autoimmune disorders

Pharmacokinets

Betamethasone is a long-acting corticosteroid with immunosuppressive and antiinflammatory properties. It can be used topically to manage inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema, and parenterally to manage several disease states including autoimmune disorders

Side Effects

Reduction in bone density

Upset stomach

Contra Indications

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.


Pregnancy Related Information

Cortibet 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 Cortibet 0.5mg Tablet.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Cortibet 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

As a member of the corticosteroid family, 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

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

Avoid Cortibet 0.5mg Tablet with dietary sodium.


Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C


Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Cortibet 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

Cortibet 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.

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

Avoid Cortibet 0.5mg Tablet with dietary sodium.


FAQs

Q. How does Cortibet 0.5mg Tablet work?

Cortibet 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 Cortibet 0.5mg Tablet safe to use?

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

Q. Does Cortibet 0.5mg Tablet cause hair loss?

No, Cortibet 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 Cortibet 0.5mg Tablet.

Q. Does Cortibet 0.5mg Tablet cause weight gain?

Yes, Cortibet 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 Cortibet 0.5mg Tablet.