Betnesol Tablet

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Overview

Product introduction

Betnesol Tablet is a steroid. It is used in the treatment of inflammation, severe allergies, and flare-ups of ongoing illnesses. It is also used to treat many other medical problems that require either reduction of inflammation or suppression of the immune system.

Betnesol Tablet may be taken with or without food. It should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not stop taking the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tells you so.

Using the medicine may cause few common side effects such as a reduction in bone density and an upset stomach. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects bother you. If this medicine is used for a long time, you may have to get regular tests to check your bone density.

Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any medicine or have liver problems. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult with their doctors before using the medicine.


 

Benefits

Uses of Betnesol Tablet

Benefits of Betnesol Tablet

In Treatment of Allergic conditions

Betnesol Tablet is used to treat many different inflammatories and allergic conditions including arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, and conditions that affect the skin, blood, eyes, lungs, stomach, and nervous system. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions and prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It helps relieve symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions. If you are not sure why you are being given this medicine, ask your doctor.

This medicine is given orally (by mouth). You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.


 


 

Side Effects

Side effects of Betnesol Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Betnesol

  • Reduction in bone density
  • Upset stomach

Safety Advice

Safety advice

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Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Betnesol Tablet.

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Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Betnesol Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Betnesol Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

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Driving

SAFE

Betnesol Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

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Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Betnesol Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Betnesol Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

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Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Betnesol Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.


 

How to use

How to use Betnesol Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Betnesol Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Betnesol Tablet with dietary sodium.

How Betnesol Tablet works

Betnesol Tablet is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.


 

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