Betamethasone (0.5mg)
Betnesol Oral Drops may be taken with or without food. It should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not stop taking the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tells you so.Using the medicine may cause few common side effects such as a reduction in bone density and an upset stomach. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects bother you. If this medicine is used for a long time, you may have to get regular tests to check your bone density.Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any medicine or have liver problems. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult with their doctors before using the medicine.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Betnesol
15 ml Oral Drops
Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Betnesol Oral Drops may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Betnesol Oral Drops with dietary sodium.
Betnesol Oral Drops is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.
Related Warnings
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Betnesol Oral Drops.
Betnesol Oral Drops may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Betnesol Oral Drops is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Betnesol Oral Drops does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Betnesol Oral Drops is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Betnesol Oral Drops may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
There is limited information available on the use of Betnesol Oral Drops in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Betnesol Oral Drops works by decreasing the inflammation caused by allergies. It reduces inflammation by blocking the release of certain natural substances that cause allergic symptoms such as swelling, redness, and pain.
Betnesol Oral Drops is safe to use when used for an indication in a dose as advised by your doctor. You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to Betnesol Oral Drops or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Furthermore, you should not take Betnesol Oral Drops if you have an infection and have not yet started medicine (e.g. antibiotics) to treat it.
No, Betnesol Oral Drops is not known to cause hair loss. In fact, it may cause an increase in body hair growth (especially in females) when used for a long-term duration. Talk to your doctor if you get excessive hair growth on your body while taking Betnesol Oral Drops.
Yes, Betnesol Oral Drops may cause weight gain, especially when taken at high doses and used for a long time or repeated short courses. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Betnesol Oral Drops.
No, Betnesol Oral Drops is not an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine. It is available only when prescribed by a doctor.
Yes, Betnesol Oral Drops belongs to a group of medicines called steroids also known as corticosteroids. Corticosteroids occur naturally in the body and help to maintain health and well-being. Betnesol Oral Drops increases the levels of corticosteroids in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat, and swelling). Many different conditions such as asthma, severe allergic reactions, rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune diseases, etc can be improved by the use of Betnesol Oral Drops, as they reduce inflammation in the body.
If you forget a dose of Betnesol Oral Drops, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose at the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
