Betasone

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Betasone Information

Betasone is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Betasone depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.


Betasone Benefits & Uses

Betasone is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Betasone 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:
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2.4 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Given till symptom persist
Geriatric
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2.4 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Given till symptom persist
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2.4 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Given till symptom persist
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mcg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 4 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Given till symptom persist

Betasone Side Effects

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

Severe

  • Electrolyte imbalance
  • Bone degradation
  • Increased risk of infection
  • Skin Thinning

Moderate

  • Increased blood pressure
  • Altered bone growth
  • Skin scar
  • Cataract

Mild

  • Dry Skin
  • Flushing

Common

Betasone Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Betasone safe for pregnant women?


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

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Betasone safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women can safely use Betasone.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Betasone on the Kidneys?


    Betasone rarely affects the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Betasone on the Liver?


    Betasone has very mild side effects on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Betasone on the Heart?


    Side effects of Betasone rarely affect the heart.

    Mild

Severe Interaction of Betasone with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate


Betasone Contraindications

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


Frequently asked Questions about Betasone

  • Is this Betasone habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Betasone is addictive.

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


    Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Betasone since it will not make you feel sleepy.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Betasone is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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


    There is no benefit of taking Betasone for mental disorders.

    No

Betasone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Betasone


    Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Betasone together with food.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Betasone


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

    Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 362-370

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 289

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Celestone® (betamethasone)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Cortival (betamethasone valerate)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Diprosone® Ov (betamethasone dipropionate)

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