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Betal N, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Drops. Secondary and off-label uses of Betal N have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Betal N. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Betal N include Skin Rash. Some other side effects of Betal N have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Betal N are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Betal N is Severe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Betal N related warnings talks about Betal N's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Betal N can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Betal N in conditions like Liver Disease, Scleroderma, Tuberculosis (TB). Other contraindications of Betal N have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Betal N may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Betal N is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Betal N 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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Betal N safe for pregnant women?
Betal N has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Betal N without medical advice.
Is the use of Betal N safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Betal N. Immediately discontinue Betal N if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Betal N on the Kidneys?
Betal N rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Betal N on the Liver?
Using Betal N does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Betal N on the Heart?
Betal N is completely safe for the heart.
Betal N should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Betal N unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Betal N habit forming or addictive?
Betal N is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Betal N
Taking Betal N with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Betal N
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Betal N and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Betal N comes as a tablet and solution and it should be taken by mouth once daily or as advised by your doctor. Precautions must be taken in patients with hypertension (BP), ulcerative colitis, osteoporosis, glaucoma, diabetes, and peptic ulcer. Your doctor may tell you to follow low-salt, potassium-rich, or high-protein diet if you are taking Betal N. A topical form of this drug (Cream, Ointment) should be applied gently on affected area 1 - 2 times daily as directed by the doctor.
Yes, long-term use of Betal N may cause low potassium level in your body by increasing the excretion of potassium in the urine. This can result in symptoms such as muscle cramps, weakness, tiredness, and an irregular heartbeat.
Betal N is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called steroids, which helps in relieving the symptoms of allergies and inflammation.
Betal N if taken in tablet form might cause hiccups, but it has been mainly associated with patients who received chemotherapy.
Yes, Betal N is used in the treatment of gastritis. It is presumed that Betal N 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 medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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