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Betnovate S is a prescription drug, available for use as Ointment. Other than this, Betnovate S has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Betnovate S. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Betnovate S include Skin Rash. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Betnovate S as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Betnovate S normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Betnovate S's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. In addition, Betnovate S's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Betnovate S related warnings section.
Betnovate S can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Betnovate S in conditions like Liver Disease, Scleroderma, Tuberculosis (TB). Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Betnovate S contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Betnovate S with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Betnovate S, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Betnovate S is used to treat the following -
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 Betnovate S safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Betnovate S on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Betnovate S safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Betnovate S in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Betnovate S is unavailable.
What is the effect of Betnovate S on the Kidneys?
Betnovate S rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Betnovate S on the Liver?
Betnovate S does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Betnovate S on the Heart?
Betnovate S has very mild side effects on the heart.
Betnovate S should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Betnovate S unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Betnovate S habit forming or addictive?
Betnovate S is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Betnovate S
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Betnovate S with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Betnovate S
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Betnovate S and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Betnovate S 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 Betnovate S 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.
Yes, Betnovate S 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, Betnovate S can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any unpleasant effects then consult your doctor.
Yes, long-term use of Betnovate S can raise blood pressure because Betnovate S can increase sodium levels in your body as well as fluid retention can lead to increased blood pressure. If your blood pressure is uncontrolled after taking this medicine then inform your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
Betnovate S 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. Betnovate S 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
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