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Betasone is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Betasone depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Betasone 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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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Betasone safe for pregnant women?
Betasone may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Betasone, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Betasone safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Betasone.
What is the effect of Betasone on the Kidneys?
Betasone rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Betasone on the Liver?
Betasone has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Betasone on the Heart?
Side effects of Betasone rarely affect the heart.
Betasone 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 Betasone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Betasone habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Betasone is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Betasone since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Betasone is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Betasone for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Betasone
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Betasone together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Betasone
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Betasone with alcohol will be.
Yes, Betasone 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.
Yes, Betasone can be taken with an antibiotic. Taking Betasone with a certain antibiotic (Clarithromycin) can treat H.Pylori associated stomach infection. However, it is best to consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.
Betasone is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called steroids, which helps in relieving the symptoms of allergies and inflammation.
Betasone 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.
Yes, long-term use of Betasone 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.
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 362-370
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 289
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Celestone® (betamethasone)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Cortival (betamethasone valerate)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Diprosone® Ov (betamethasone dipropionate)
