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Betamil is a prescription medicine that is available as a Cream. Allergy, Asthma, Cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, medicines, prevention and medicines are some of its major therapeutic uses. Betamil also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Betamil is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Betamil include Skin Rash. Some other side effects of Betamil have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Betamil go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Betamil's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Betamil's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Betamil is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Scleroderma, Tuberculosis (TB) as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Betamil contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Betamil have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Betamil is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Betamil 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Betamil safe for pregnant women?
Betamil can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Betamil right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Betamil safe during breastfeeding?
Betamil does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Betamil on the Kidneys?
Betamil has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Betamil on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Betamil on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Betamil on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Betamil on the heart have been reported.
Betamil 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 Betamil unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Betamil habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Betamil.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Betamil since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Betamil is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Betamil for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Betamil
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Betamil and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Betamil
Information about the interaction of Betamil and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Betamil Should not be stopped or discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine. Suddenly stopping Betamil 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.
Betamil if taken in tablet form might cause hiccups, but it has been mainly associated with patients who received chemotherapy.
Betamil 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, long-term use of Betamil can raise blood pressure because Betamil can increase sodium levels in your body as well as fluid retention can lead to increased blood pressure. If your blood pressure is uncontrolled after taking this medicine then inform your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
No, Betamil 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 Betamil 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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