Manufactured by: Glaxo Smith Kline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Contains / Salt: Betamethasone (0.5 mg)
Manufactured by: Glaxo Smith Kline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Contains / Salt: Betamethasone (0.5 mg)
Betnesol is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Allergy, Asthma, Cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, medicines, prevention and medicines. Secondary and off-label uses of Betnesol have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Betnesol depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed dicsussion.
The side effects typically associated with Betnesol include Skin Rash. Some other side effects of Betnesol have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Betnesol are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Betnesol has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Betnesol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Betnesol can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Betnesol in conditions like Liver Disease, Scleroderma, Tuberculosis (TB). The section on Betnesol contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Betnesol may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Betnesol is considered safe while drving, and is addictive.
Betnesol is used to treat the following -
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Betnesol is used -
Is the use of Betnesol safe for pregnant women?
Betnesol may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Betnesol, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
ModerateIs the use of Betnesol safe during breastfeeding?
Betnesol is safe for breastfeeding women.
SafeWhat is the effect of Betnesol on the Kidneys?
Betnesol may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
MildWhat is the effect of Betnesol on the Liver?
Betnesol is rarely harmful for the liver.
MildWhat is the effect of Betnesol on the Heart?
Betnesol has very mild side effects on the heart.
MildBetnesol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
BCG (Bacillus calmette-guerin)
Mifepristone
Rifampicin
Clotrimazole
Azithromycin
Phenobarbitone
Amlodipine
Insulin Regular
Ethinyl Estradiol
Glimepiride
Acarbose
Insulin Glulisine
Adalimumab
Aliskiren
Benzoyl Peroxide
Salicylic Acid
Adapalene
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Betnesol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Betnesol habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Betnesol is addictive.
NoIs it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Betnesol as it does not make you drowsy.
SafeIs it safe?
Betnesol should be used only after doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's adviseIs it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Betnesol is not used to treat mental disorders.
NoInteraction between Food and Betnesol
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Betnesol, due to a lack of research on this.
UnknownInteraction between Alcohol and Betnesol
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Betnesol.
Unknown