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Betasone Forte Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Allergy, Asthma, Cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, medicines, prevention and medicines are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Betasone Forte Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Betasone Forte Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Betasone Forte Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Skin Rash. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Betasone Forte Tablet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Betasone Forte Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Betasone Forte Tablet has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Betasone Forte Tablet related warnings talks about Betasone Forte Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Scleroderma, Tuberculosis (TB) must refrain from the use of Betasone Forte Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Betasone Forte Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Betasone Forte Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Betasone Forte Tablet is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Betasone Forte Tablet 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
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Is the use of Betasone Forte Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Betasone Tablet. It is best to stop taking Betasone Tablet immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Betasone Forte Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Betasone Tablet does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Betasone Forte Tablet on the Kidneys?
Betasone Tablet has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Betasone Forte Tablet on the Liver?
Side effects of Betasone Tablet rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Betasone Forte Tablet on the Heart?
Betasone Tablet may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Betasone Forte Tablet 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 Betasone Forte Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Betasone Forte Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Betasone Forte Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Betasone Forte Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Betasone Forte Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Betasone Forte Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Betasone Forte Tablet
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Betasone Forte Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Betasone Forte Tablet
Information about the interaction of Betasone Forte Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Betasone Tablet is used in the treatment of gastritis. It is presumed that Betasone Tablet works in gastritis by suppressing the immune response which causes inflammation and additionally relieving the symptoms of gastritis such as stomach pain, stomach inflammation, and acid reflux.
This is because a long-term use of Betasone Tablet can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency. Stomach acids help in the absorption of Vitamin B 12, and this drug suppresses stomach acid which is required for the absorption of vitamin B12. Hence patients taking Betasone Tablet for a long time have Vitamin B12 deficiency. To replenish Vitamin B12 in your body your doctor prescribes this vitamin along with this medicine.
Yes, Betasone Tablet can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug but the exact reason of stomach cramp is not known. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Take Betasone Tablet as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
No, Betasone Tablet is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because Betasone Tablet suppresses the immune system which lowers the immunity that can lead to infection to the patient. Hence patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself.
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