Betnesol Oral Drops 15ml
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Betamethasone 0.5 mg
Manufacturer
Glaxosmithkline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT BETNESOL ORAL DROPSBETNESOL ORAL DROPS contains Betamethasone, which belongs to the group of medicines called Corticosteroids. It is used to manage bronchial asthma, severe hypersensitivity reactions, anaphylaxis, autoimmune diseases (connective tissue disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, bullous pemphigoid, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, etc.), inflammatory diseases of kidneys (minimal change nephrotic syndrome, acute interstitial nephritis), inflammatory diseases of intestine (ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease), sarcoidosis, rheumatic carditis, haemolytic anaemia (autoimmune), certain cancers, and immunosuppression in transplantation. BETNESOL ORAL DROPS is not recommended to use in patients having infections in which management with antibiotics is not started and live virus immunization. Before taking BETNESOL ORAL DROPS, inform your doctor if you have liver, heart, or lung diseases, chickenpox or shingles, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, epilepsy, glaucoma (increased pressure within the eye), tuberculosis, peptic ulcers, or diabetes. BETNESOL ORAL DROPS should be used with caution among women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. BETNESOL ORAL DROPS should be used with caution in children, adolescents, and elderly patients. Contact your doctor if feel any unusual symptoms while taking BETNESOL ORAL DROPS.
Uses
OF BETNESOL ORAL DROPSManage: bronchial asthma severe hypersensitivity reactions, anaphylaxis autoimmune diseases (connective tissue disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, bullous pemphigoid, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, etc.) inflammatory diseases of kidneys (minimal change nephrotic syndrome, acute interstitial nephritis) inflammatory diseases of intestine (ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease) sarcoidosis rheumatic carditis haemolytic anaemia (autoimmune) certain cancers (malignant lymphoma, multiple myeloma) immunosuppression in transplantation
How It Works
BETNESOL ORAL DROPS inhibits certain chemical pathways in the body which reduces the formation of substances (arachidonic acid) that causes pain. It also enhances anti-inflammatory genes like interleukin 10. Therefore, helping in reducing pain and inflammation.
Directions for Use
Take BETNESOL ORAL DROPS as advised by your physician. Shake well before use. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, weight, and health condition.
Side Effects
BETNESOL ORAL DROPSRAREStop taking BETNESOL ORAL DROPS and contact your physician immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: unusual symptoms or worsening of the existing condition
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYBETNESOL ORAL DROPS should be used with caution in pregnant women only if advised by the doctor as there is lack of data. Consult your doctor before taking BETNESOL ORAL DROPS. BREASTFEEDINGBETNESOL ORAL DROPS should be used with caution in breastfeeding women under careful observation of the doctor as it passes through breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking it. LIVERBETNESOL ORAL DROPS should be taken with caution in patients with liver diseases. Consult your doctor before taking BETNESOL ORAL DROPS. ALLERGYDo not take BETNESOL ORAL DROPS if you are allergic to Betamethasone or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. LUNGSBETNESOL ORAL DROPS should be taken with caution in patients with lung diseases such as asthma. Consult your doctor before taking BETNESOL ORAL DROPS. HEART DISEASEBETNESOL ORAL DROPS should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases such as congestive heart failure. Consult your doctor taking BETNESOL ORAL DROPS. OTHERSBETNESOL ORAL DROPS is not recommended for use if you have: infections in which management with antibiotics is not started undergone a live vaccine immunization Before taking BETNESOL ORAL DROPS, inform your doctor if you have: stomach or duodenal ulcers tuberculosis (TB) epilepsy (fits) glaucoma (raised eye pressure) osteoporosis (thinning of the bones) chickenpox, shingles, or measles, or having contact with a person having these diabetes underactive thyroid gland myasthenia gravis steroid psychosis (confusion and agitation following high doses of corticosteroids) steroid myopathy (weakness of muscles of upper and lower limbs and neck) high blood pressure Use in pediatrics: BETNESOL ORAL DROPS should be used with caution in children and adolescents. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of BETNESOL ORAL DROPS depending upon your child’s age, diseases condition and body weight. Consult your child’s doctor before taking BETNESOL ORAL DROPS. Use in geriatrics: BETNESOL ORAL DROPS should be used with caution in elderly patients as it may cause side effects serious consequences of the common side effects such as osteoporosis, hypertension, diabetes, susceptibility to infection and thinning of the skin. Consult your doctor before taking BETNESOL ORAL DROPS.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking BETNESOL ORAL DROPS, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: medicines used for myasthenia gravis (Ex. pyridostigmine) medicines used to manage pain and inflammation such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Ex. ibuprofen), salicylates (Ex. aspirin) medicines used for thinning of the blood (Ex. warfarin) medicines used to manage tuberculosis (Ex. rifampicin, rifabutin) medicines used to manage epilepsy (Ex. carbamazepine, phenytoin) medicines used to manage HIV (Ex. ritonavir, cobicistat) medicines used as oral contraceptives (pills) (Ex. estradiol) medicines used to manage fungal infections (Ex. itraconazole) radiopaque dye used in Xray of gall bladder (Ex. cholecystography x-ray media) medicines used to manage hypotension (low blood pressure) (Ex. ephedrine) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of BETNESOL ORAL DROPS, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. In cases of chronic overdosage, symptoms of hypercortisolism (extra cortisol in body) may occur such as thinning of skin, easy bruising, weight gain, and rounding of face. SYNOPSIS Drug : Betamethasone Pharmacological Category : Corticosteroids Therapeutic Indication : Inflammation-related diseases like Dosage Forms : Tablet, Gel, Cream, Ointment, Lotion, Oil, Oral drops, Eye/Ear drops, Injection MORE INFORMATION Keep BETNESOL ORAL DROPS out of reach of children Store BETNESOL ORAL DROPS at a temperature, not more than 30°C
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DETAILS Written By Dr. Dhivakaran R
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Dr. Sankara Babu Gorle
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Last Updated
11 Oct 2022