Betasone Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Allergy, Asthma, Cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, medicines, prevention and medicines. Other than this, Betasone Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Betasone Tablet. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Betasone Tablet include Skin Rash. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Betasone Tablet as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Betasone Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Betasone Tablet is Moderate for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Betasone Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Betasone Tablet related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Scleroderma, Tuberculosis (TB) must refrain from the use of Betasone Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Betasone Tablet contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Betasone Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Betasone Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Betasone Tablet 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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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Betasone Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Betasone can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Betasone right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Betasone Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Betasone is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Betasone Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Betasone on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Betasone Tablet on the Liver?
Betasone may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Betasone Tablet on the Heart?
Betasone has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Betasone Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Betasone Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Betasone Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Betasone Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Betasone Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Betasone Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Betasone Tablet
There is no information on the effects of taking Betasone Tablet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Betasone Tablet
Information about the interaction of Betasone Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Betasone 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.
Yes, Betasone can be taken with an antibiotic. Taking Betasone 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.
Betasone is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called steroids, which helps in relieving the symptoms of allergies and inflammation.
Betasone works by suppressing the body's normal immune response to inflammation which is responsible for symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. This results in decreased inflammation and provides relief from the symptoms associated with it.
Yes, long-term use of Betasone 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.
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