Offer - Urjas Oil for just ₹ 1 X
Betasone Oral Drop is a prescription drug, available for use as Drops. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Allergy, Asthma, Cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, medicines, prevention and medicines. Betasone Oral Drop also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Betasone Oral Drop. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Betasone Oral Drop are Skin Rash. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Betasone Oral Drop as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Betasone Oral Drop go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Betasone Oral Drop's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Betasone Oral Drop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Betasone Oral Drop is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Scleroderma, Tuberculosis (TB) as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Betasone Oral Drop are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Betasone Oral Drop may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Betasone Oral Drop is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Betasone Oral Drop 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 |
Is the use of Betasone Oral Drop safe for pregnant women?
Betasone Oral Drop may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Betasone Oral Drop again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Betasone Oral Drop safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Betasone Oral Drop.
What is the effect of Betasone Oral Drop on the Kidneys?
Betasone Oral Drop has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Betasone Oral Drop on the Liver?
Betasone Oral Drop has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Betasone Oral Drop on the Heart?
Betasone Oral Drop has very mild side effects on the heart.
Betasone Oral Drop 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 Oral Drop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Betasone Oral Drop habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Betasone Oral Drop has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Betasone Oral Drop does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Betasone Oral Drop only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Betasone Oral Drop is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Betasone Oral Drop
There is no information on the effects of taking Betasone Oral Drop with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Betasone Oral Drop
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Betasone Oral Drop with alcohol.
Betasone Oral Drop 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 Oral Drop if taken in tablet form might cause hiccups, but it has been mainly associated with patients who received chemotherapy.
Yes, Betasone Oral Drop is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at therapeutic doses such as fluid retention (swelling in your hands or ankles), increased appetite, increased sweating, and stomach upset. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
Yes, Betasone Oral Drop 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.
Betasone Oral Drop is a brand name of betamethasone. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medicine called steroids (corticosteroid). It comes in form of tablet, solution, injection and topical cream. It has potent anti-inflammatory properties. Betasone Oral Drop is used in the treatment of inflammatory joint diseases, multiple sclerosis, inflammation, allergic conditions, and adrenal insufficiency. It is also used to diagnose Cushing's syndrome.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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)