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Beclometasone is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Beclometasone depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Beclometasone 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 Beclometasone safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Beclometasone during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Beclometasone safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Beclometasone. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Beclometasone on the Kidneys?
Beclometasone rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Beclometasone on the Liver?
Beclometasone has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Beclometasone on the Heart?
Side effects of Beclometasone rarely affect the heart.
Beclometasone 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 Beclometasone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Beclometasone habit forming or addictive?
Beclometasone is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Beclometasone as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Beclometasone, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Beclometasone cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Beclometasone
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Beclometasone together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Beclometasone
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Beclometasone and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Beclometasone works by suppressing 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.
No, Beclometasone is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because Beclometasone suppresses the immune system that causes decreased immunity which can lead to infection to the patient taking it. Hence patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself.
Beclometasone comes as a tablet and solution and it should be taken by mouth once daily or as advised by your doctor. Precautions must be taken in patients with hypertension (BP), ulcerative colitis, osteoporosis, glaucoma, diabetes, and peptic ulcer. Your doctor may tell you to follow low-salt, potassium-rich, or high-protein diet if you are taking Beclometasone.
No, Use of Beclometasone does not cause any weight gain in the patient. However, if you notice any unusual weight gain then consult it with your doctor.
Yes, Beclometasone can be taken with phenylephrine. No harmful drug interactions have been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort or unpleasant effects after taking this drug to inform your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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