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Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Allergy, Asthma, Cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, medicines, prevention and medicines. The alternative uses of Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tablet have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tablet are Skin Rash. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Safe while nursing. Further, the section on Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tablet related warnings talks about Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tablet in conditions like Liver Disease, Scleroderma, Tuberculosis (TB). Other contraindications of Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tablet can have harmful effects for pregnant women. If you experience anything like this, then discontinue Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tablet and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tablet does not cause any harmful effects during breastfeeding.
What is the effect of Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tablet is rarely harmful for kidney.
What is the effect of Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tablet on the Liver?
Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tablet may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tablet on the Heart?
Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tablet is rarely harmful for heart.
Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
This is because a long-term use of Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tablet can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency. Stomach acids help in the absorption of Vitamin B 12, and this drug suppresses stomach acid which is required for the absorption of vitamin B12. Hence patients taking Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tablet for a long time have Vitamin B12 deficiency. To replenish Vitamin B12 in your body your doctor prescribes this vitamin along with this medicine.
Yes, long-term use of Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tablet 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.
Yes, Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tablet can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug but the exact reason of stomach cramp is not known. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Yes, Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of gastritis. It is presumed that Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tablet 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.
Yes, Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tablet can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any unpleasant effects then consult your doctor.
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