Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

No, Betamethasone + Zinc Sulfate is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because Betamethasone + Zinc Sulfate suppresses the immune system which lowers the immunity that can lead to infection to the patient. Hence patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself.

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, Betamethasone + Zinc Sulfate Should not be stopped or discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine. Suddenly stopping Betamethasone + Zinc Sulfate can cause withdrawal symptoms such as fever, joint pain, and feeling of discomfort. To avoid the withdrawal symptoms, the dosage of this drug should be reduced gradually. Please consult your doctor if you are experiencing any withdrawal symptoms after stopping/discounting it on your own.

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Betamethasone + Zinc Sulfate works by suppressing the body's normal immune response to inflammation which is responsible for symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. This results in decreased inflammation and provides relief from the symptoms associated with it.

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, Betamethasone + Zinc Sulfate 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.

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Betamethasone + Zinc Sulfate 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.