Introduction
Betson is a steroid. It is used in the treatment of inflammation, severe allergies, flare-ups of ongoing illnesses. It is also used to treat many other ... View More
Uses of Betson
Side effects of Betson
How to use Betson
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Betson may be taken with o... View More
How Betson works
Betson is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and... View More
What if you forget to take Betson?
If you miss a dose of Betson, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your re... View More
Indication
Ulcerative colitis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Lichen planus, Psoriasis, Asthma, Eczema, Contact dermatitis, Multiple sclerosis, Drug... View More
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Oral Allergic and inflammatory disorders Adult: 0.5-5 mg daily.
Child Dose
Oral Allergic and inflammatory disorders Child: For inflammatory conditions: <12 yr: 0.0175-0.125 mg base/kg daily, dose may be divided every 6-12 hr.... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity; systemic fungal or acute infections.
Mode of Action
Betamethasone is a corticosteroid with mainly glucocorticoid activity. It prevents and controls inflammation by controlling the rate of protein synthesi... View More
Precaution
Uncontrolled diabetes, peptic ulcer, osteoporosis, psychosis, psychoneurosis, pregnancy and lactation. Congestive heart failure, hypertension, epilepsy,... View More
Side Effect
>10% (selected) Blurred vision,Increased appetite,Indigestion,Nervousness 1-10% Itching Frequency Not Defined (selected) Arthralgia,Cataracts,D... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Category: C Lactation: systemically administered corticosteroids enter breast milk and could suppress growth, interfere with endogenous cor... View More
Interaction
Increased hyperglycaemia and hypokalaemia with thiazide diuretics. Increased incidence of peptic ulcer or GI bleeding with concurrent NSAIDs admin. Resp... View More
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