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Salisone Lotion is a prescription medicine that is available as a Lotion. Other than this, Salisone Lotion has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Salisone Lotion depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Salisone Lotion include Skin Rash. While these are the most often observed Salisone Lotion side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Salisone Lotion are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Salisone Lotion has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Salisone Lotion's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Salisone Lotion is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Scleroderma, Tuberculosis (TB) are examples of such conditions. The section on Salisone Lotion contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Salisone Lotion may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Salisone Lotion is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Salisone Lotion is used to treat the following -
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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Salisone Lotion is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Salisone Lotion safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Salisone for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Salisone Lotion safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Salisone in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Salisone is unavailable.
What is the effect of Salisone Lotion on the Kidneys?
Salisone rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Salisone Lotion on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Salisone on the liver.
What is the effect of Salisone Lotion on the Heart?
Side effects of Salisone rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Salisone Lotion unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Salisone Lotion habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Salisone Lotion has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Salisone Lotion
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Salisone Lotion and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Salisone Lotion
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Salisone Lotion with alcohol will be.
Yes, Salisone 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.
Salisone is a brand name of betamethasone. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medicine called steroids (corticosteroid). It comes in form of tablet, solution, injection and topical cream. It has potent anti-inflammatory properties. Salisone 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.
Yes, Salisone can cause constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing any unpleasant effects after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.
Salisone is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called steroids, which helps in relieving the symptoms of allergies and inflammation.
Yes, Salisone 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 at therapeutic doses 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.
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