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Medilan is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Medilan safe for pregnant women?
Medilan may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Medilan again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Medilan safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Medilan.
What is the effect of Medilan on the Kidneys?
Medilan may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Medilan on the Liver?
Medilan is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Medilan on the Heart?
Medilan may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Medilan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Medilan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Medilan habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Medilan.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Medilan as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Medilan is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Medilan for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Medilan
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Medilan and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Medilan
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Medilan.
Medilan is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called steroids, which helps in relieving the symptoms of allergies and inflammation.
Yes, long-term use of Medilan may cause low potassium level in your body by increasing the excretion of potassium in the urine. This can result in symptoms such as muscle cramps, weakness, tiredness, and an irregular heartbeat.
Yes, Medilan can be taken with an antibiotic. Taking Medilan with a certain antibiotic (Clarithromycin) can treat H.Pylori associated stomach infection. However, it is best to consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.
Medilan is a brand name of betamethasone. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medicine called steroids (corticosteroid). It comes in form of tablet, solution, injection and topical cream. It has potent anti-inflammatory properties. Medilan is used in the treatment of inflammatory joint diseases, multiple sclerosis, inflammation, allergic conditions, and adrenal insufficiency. It is also used to diagnose Cushing's syndrome.
Yes, Medilan can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any unpleasant effects then consult your doctor.
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References
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