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Betakem Benefits & Uses

Betakem is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Betakem Dosage & How to Take

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.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Allergy
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area.
  • Dosage Form: Cream
  • Dosage Route: Topical
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Allergy
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area.
  • Dosage Form: Cream
  • Dosage Route: Topical
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Allergy
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area.
  • Dosage Form: Cream
  • Dosage Route: Topical
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Betakem Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Betakem is used -

Moderate

  • Erythema

Mild

Betakem Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Betakem safe for pregnant women?


    Betakem may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Betakem, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Betakem safe during breastfeeding?


    Betakem has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Betakem on the Kidneys?


    Betakem does not damage the kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Betakem on the Liver?


    Betakem is completely safe for the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Betakem on the Heart?


    Betakem is not harmful for the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Betakem with Other Drugs

Betakem should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Mild



Betakem Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Betakem unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Betakem

  • Is this Betakem habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Betakem has not been reported.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Betakem will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Betakem only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Betakem is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Betakem Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Betakem


    Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Betakem, due to a lack of research on this.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Betakem


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Betakem with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Betakem

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Betakem cause dry skin?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Betakem might cause dry skin in few cases only. However, the exact cause behind dry skin is unknown. If you are experiencing excessive dryness of skin after applying this drug then you are advised to use a skin moisturizer. Skin moisturizer should be applied only after 30 minutes of applying this drug so that the Betakem can be absorbed by the skin.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Betakem be used for jock itch?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

No, Betakem alone should not be used for jock itch also known as tinea cruris because it is a fungal infection and Betakem is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Betakem should not be used for the treatment of jock itch. For the treatment of jock itch, you can use a combination of Betakem and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Betakem safe to use?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Betakem is safe to use, if applied in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as skin atrophy (skin thinning), burning or stinging sensation of the skin. If you experience above-mentioned side after using this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Betakem a steroid?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Betakem is a steroid. It contains clobetasol which is a potent corticosteroid. It should not be confused with anabolic-androgenic steroids which are used by some bodybuilders without prescription to build muscle mass.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Betakem lighten skin?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Betakem might lighten skin because it causes skin atrophy (skin thinning) which reduces the darkness of the skin. However, Betakem is not approved for skin lightening and should not be used for this purpose because it can cause unpleasant side effects.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Impoyz (clobetasol propionate)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 895

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 369-370



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