Betagen Cream

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20 gm Cream in 1 Tube Out of Stock
₹ 32.8
20 GM CREAM 1 Tube ₹ 32.8
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  • Manufactured by: Psycormedies
  • Contains / Salt: Betamethasone + Gentamicin

Betagen Cream

20 gm Cream in 1 Tube
₹ 32
20 GM CREAM | 1 Tube
₹ 32
209 people have bought this recently
  • Manufactured by: Psycormedies
  • Contains / Salt: Betamethasone + Gentamicin

Betagen Information

Betagen, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Cream. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Allergy, Asthma, Cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, medicines, prevention and medicines. Secondary and off-label uses of Betagen have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Betagen depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

The side effects typically associated with Betagen include Skin Rash. While these are the most often observed Betagen side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Betagen are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Betagen's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Betagen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Betagen 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 Betagen are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Betagen with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Betagen, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.



Betagen Benefits & Uses

Betagen is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Betagen Dosage & How to Take

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

Betagen Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Betagen safe for pregnant women?


    Betagen shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

  • Is the use of Betagen safe during breastfeeding?


    Betagen is safe for breastfeeding women.

  • What is the effect of Betagen on the Kidneys?


    Betagen rarely harms the kidneys.

  • What is the effect of Betagen on the Liver?


    Betagen is completely safe for the liver.

  • What is the effect of Betagen on the Heart?


    Betagen is completely safe for the heart.



Severe Interaction of Betagen with Other Drugs

Betagen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Betagen Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Betagen unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Betagen

  • Is this Betagen habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Betagen is addictive.

Betagen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Betagen


    Taking Betagen with food does not cause any problems.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Betagen


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Betagen and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.



Frequently asked Questions about Betagen

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Betagen?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Betagen 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. Betagen 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Betagen cause stomach upset?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, Betagen 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Betagen good for gastritis?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Betagen is used in the treatment of gastritis. It is presumed that Betagen 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Betagen cause hiccups?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Betagen if taken in tablet form might cause hiccups, but it has been mainly associated with patients who received chemotherapy.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Betagen with phenylephrine?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Betagen 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.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Gentamicin

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 747-748

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