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Gentosa B is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops. Allergy, Asthma, Cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, medicines, prevention and medicines are some of its major therapeutic uses. Gentosa B 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 Gentosa B. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Gentosa B also has some side effects, the most common being Skin Rash. While these are the most often observed Gentosa B side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Gentosa B normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Gentosa B has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Gentosa B's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Gentosa B is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Scleroderma, Tuberculosis (TB) are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Gentosa B are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Gentosa B with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Gentosa B is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Gentosa B 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
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Is the use of Gentosa B safe for pregnant women?
Gentosa B should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Gentosa B safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Gentosa B.
What is the effect of Gentosa B on the Kidneys?
Gentosa B has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gentosa B on the Liver?
Gentosa B is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Gentosa B on the Heart?
Using Gentosa B does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Gentosa B 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 Gentosa B unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gentosa B habit forming or addictive?
Gentosa B does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Gentosa B
Taking Gentosa B with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gentosa B
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Gentosa B with alcohol.
This is because a long-term use of Gentosa B can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency. Stomach acids help in the absorption of Vitamin B 12, and this drug suppresses stomach acid which is required for the absorption of vitamin B12. Hence patients taking Gentosa B for a long time have Vitamin B12 deficiency. To replenish Vitamin B12 in your body your doctor prescribes this vitamin along with this medicine.
Gentosa B 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. Gentosa B 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.
Gentosa B 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, Gentosa B 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 Gentosa B 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.
Take Gentosa B as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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