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Betni is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet, Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Allergy, Asthma, Cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, medicines, prevention and medicines. Other than this, Betni has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Betni depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Betni include Skin Rash. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Betni can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Betni go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Betni's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Betni's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Betni is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Scleroderma, Tuberculosis (TB) as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Betni contraindications section.
Additionally, Betni may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Betni is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Betni 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 Betni safe for pregnant women?
Betni may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Betni, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Betni safe during breastfeeding?
Betni does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Betni on the Kidneys?
Betni rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Betni on the Liver?
Betni has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Betni on the Heart?
Side effects of Betni rarely affect the heart.
Betni 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 Betni unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Betni habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Betni has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Betni as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Betni is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Betni cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Betni
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Betni together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Betni
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Betni and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Take Betni as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Betni is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called steroids, which helps in relieving the symptoms of allergies and inflammation.
No, Betni Should not be stopped or discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine. Suddenly stopping Betni 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.
Yes, Betni 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, Betni is used in the treatment of gastritis. It is presumed that Betni 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.
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