Manufacturer: SIRI
Salt Composition : Betamethasone(0.5mg)
Histacort B 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.
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.
Histacort B 0.5mg 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.
The 1:1 mixture of betamethasone phosphate and betamethasone acetate shows an immediate release of betamethasone followed by a slow release where plasma betamethasone can be measured out to 14 days after the single dose administration, likely from a depo formed at the injection site by the acetate.
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 Histacort B
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.
Histacort B 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.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Histacort B 0.5mg Tablet.
Histacort B 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.
Betamethasone topical is used to treat the itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various skin conditions, including psoriasis (a skin disease in which red, scaly patches form on some areas of the body) and eczema (a skin disease that causes the skin to be dry and itchy and to
Drug-Drug Interaction: BETAMETHASONE may interact with drugs used to lower high blood pressure (metoprolol), pain killers (aspirin, ibuprofen), antianxiety drugs (alprazolam), laxatives (magnesium sulphate), blood thinners (warfarin).
Drug-Food Interaction: BETAMETHASONE may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid the consumption of alcohol with BETAMETHASONE.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have diabetes, psoriasis, glaucoma, cataracts, adrenal gland or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking BETAMETHASONE.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
METOPROLOL
ASPIRIN
IBUPROFEN
ALPRAZOLAM
WARFARIN
MAGNESIUM SULPHATE
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Histacort B 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.\n \n
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Histacort B 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.
Histacort B 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 Histacort B 0.5mg 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. Histacort B 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Histacort B 0.5mg Tablet with dietary sodium.
Q. How does Histacort B 0.5mg Tablet work?
Histacort B 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 Histacort B 0.5mg Tablet safe to use?
Histacort B 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 Histacort B 0.5mg Tablet or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Furthermore, you should not take Histacort B 0.5mg Tablet if you have an infection and have not yet started medicine (e.g. antibiotics) to treat it.
Q. Does Histacort B 0.5mg Tablet cause hair loss?
No, Histacort B 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 Histacort B 0.5mg Tablet.
Q. Does Histacort B 0.5mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, Histacort B 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 Histacort B 0.5mg Tablet.
