Decdan B

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Decdan B Tablet 20 टैबलेट 1 पत्ते ₹ 9
Decdan B 4 Mg Injection 4 इंजेक्शन 1 पैकेट ₹ 17.5

  • Manufactured by: Wockhardt Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Betamethasone (4 mg/5ml)

Decdan B Information

Decdan B is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Allergy, Asthma, Cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, medicines, prevention and medicines. The alternative uses of Decdan B have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Decdan B 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Decdan B are Skin Rash. Some other side effects of Decdan B have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Decdan B are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Decdan B has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Decdan B related warnings talks about Decdan B's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Decdan B is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Scleroderma, Tuberculosis (TB) as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Decdan B contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Decdan B have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Decdan B, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.


Decdan B Benefits & Uses

Decdan B is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Decdan B 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: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 9 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Given till symptom persist
Geriatric
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 9 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Given till symptom persist
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 9 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Given till symptom persist

Decdan B Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Decdan B 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

Decdan B Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Decdan B safe for pregnant women?


    Decdan B can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Decdan B, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Decdan B safe during breastfeeding?


    Decdan B does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Decdan B on the Kidneys?


    Very few cases of side effects of Decdan B on kidney have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Decdan B on the Liver?


    Decdan B may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Decdan B on the Heart?


    Decdan B has very mild side effects on the heart.

    Mild

Severe Interaction of Decdan B with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate


Decdan B Contraindications

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


Frequently asked Questions about Decdan B

  • Is this Decdan B habit forming or addictive?


    Decdan B does not cause addiction.

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


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

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Decdan B 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?


    No, Decdan B cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Decdan B Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Decdan B


    There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Decdan B with food.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Decdan B


    Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Decdan B with alcohol.

    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)

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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