Betakem 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Betakem is used -
Moderate
Mild
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.
Is the use of Betakem safe during breastfeeding?
Betakem has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Betakem on the Kidneys?
Betakem does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Betakem on the Liver?
Betakem is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Betakem on the Heart?
Betakem is not harmful for the heart.
Betakem should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Betakem unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Betakem habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Betakem has not been reported.
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.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Betakem only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Betakem is not used to treat mental disorders.
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.
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.
No, Betakem does not cause yeast infections. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
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.
Betakem is used for the short-term treatment up to 2 weeks and if required then maximum up to 4 weeks. You are advised to use it as directed by your doctor. Do not use this medicine longer than prescribed by your doctor to avoid the unpleasant side effect.
Betakem contains clobetasol which is presumed to work by promoting the induction of inhibitory proteins (lipocortins) in the body. Lipocortins prevents the release of arachidonic acid which causes synthesis and release of certain chemicals such as histamine, leukotrienes, and prostaglandins that causes inflammation. In this way Betakem prevents the skin inflammation which provides relief to the patient from rash, itching, and redness.
Yes, Betakem may be used for contact dermatitis caused by poison ivy because it can provide relief from swelling, itching, and redness.
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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