Betzee is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Cream. It is typically used for the treatment of Allergy, Asthma, Cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, medicines, prevention and medicines. Other than this, Betzee has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Betzee. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Betzee also has some side effects, the most common being Skin Rash. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Betzee as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Betzee go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Betzee's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Betzee's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Scleroderma, Tuberculosis (TB) must refrain from the use of Betzee since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Betzee contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Betzee may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Betzee is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Betzee 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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Is the use of Betzee safe for pregnant women?
Betzee may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Betzee, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Betzee safe during breastfeeding?
Betzee does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Betzee on the Kidneys?
Betzee rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Betzee on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Betzee on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Betzee on the Heart?
Side effects of Betzee rarely affect the heart.
Betzee should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Betzee unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Betzee habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Betzee has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Betzee will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Betzee only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Betzee for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Betzee
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Betzee together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Betzee
Information about the interaction of Betzee and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Betzee if taken in tablet form might cause hiccups, but it has been mainly associated with patients who received chemotherapy.
Betzee is a brand name of betamethasone. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medicine called steroids (corticosteroid). It comes in form of tablet, solution, injection and topical cream. It has potent anti-inflammatory properties. Betzee is used in the treatment of inflammatory joint diseases, multiple sclerosis, inflammation, allergic conditions, and adrenal insufficiency. It is also used to diagnose Cushing's syndrome.
Yes, Betzee is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at therapeutic doses such as fluid retention (swelling in your hands or ankles), increased appetite, increased sweating, and stomach upset. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
Yes, Betzee can be taken with an antibiotic. Taking Betzee 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.
Betzee 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.
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