Betamethasone (0.5mg)
Betawin S 0.5mg Tablet 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 Betawin S
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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. Betawin S 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Betawin S 0.5mg Tablet with dietary sodium.
Betawin S 0.5mg Tablet 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 Betawin S 0.5mg Tablet.
Betawin S 0.5mg Tablet 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.
Betawin S 0.5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Betawin S 0.5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Betawin S 0.5mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Betawin S 0.5mg Tablet 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 Betawin S 0.5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Betawin S 0.5mg Tablet 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.
Betawin S 0.5mg Tablet 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 Betawin S 0.5mg Tablet or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Furthermore, you should not take Betawin S 0.5mg Tablet if you have an infection and have not yet started medicine (e.g. antibiotics) to treat it.
No, Betawin S 0.5mg Tablet 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 Betawin S 0.5mg Tablet.
Yes, Betawin S 0.5mg Tablet 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 Betawin S 0.5mg Tablet.
No, Betawin S 0.5mg Tablet is not an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine. It is available only when prescribed by a doctor.
Yes, Betawin S 0.5mg Tablet 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. Betawin S 0.5mg Tablet 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 Betawin S 0.5mg Tablet, as they reduce inflammation in the body.
If you forget a dose of Betawin S 0.5mg Tablet, 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.
