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Megasept 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 |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Megasept is used -
Common
Is the use of Megasept safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Megasept for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Megasept safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Megasept in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Megasept is unavailable.
What is the effect of Megasept on the Kidneys?
Megasept is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Megasept on the Liver?
Megasept is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Megasept on the Heart?
Megasept is not harmful for the heart.
Megasept should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Megasept unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Megasept habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Megasept is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Megasept. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Megasept should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Megasept cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Megasept
You can take Megasept with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Megasept
You may consume alcohol while taking Megasept. But caution is still important.
Megasept comes as a tablet and solution and it should be taken by mouth once daily or as advised by your doctor. Precautions must be taken in patients with hypertension (BP), ulcerative colitis, osteoporosis, glaucoma, diabetes, and peptic ulcer. Your doctor may tell you to follow low-salt, potassium-rich, or high-protein diet if you are taking Megasept.
Yes, Megasept 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 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, Megasept can be taken with phenylephrine. No harmful drug interactions have been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort or unpleasant effects after taking this drug to inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, long-term use of Megasept can raise blood pressure because Megasept can increase sodium levels in your body as well as fluid retention can cause increases in blood pressure.
Megasept is a brand name of beclomethasone. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medicine called steroids (corticosteroid). It comes in form of an inhaler, tablet, solution, injection, and topical cream. It has potent anti-inflammatory properties. It 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.
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