Betnesol 4mg Injection 8X1 ml is a steroid used to treat severe allergic reactions, including reaction to drugs, local inflammation of joints or tendons of the eye, status asthmaticus (an extreme form of asthma), acute adrenal crisis, severe shock (collapse) due to injury, surgical or accidental trauma or overwhelming infection and soft tissue lesions such as tenosynovitis (inflammation of tendon sheath), tennis elbow, and bursitis (inflammation of fluid-filled sacs called bursae that cushion the joints). Also, Betnesol 4mg Injection 8X1 ml supplements the action of adrenaline (a hormone that regulates involuntary functions). Betnesol 4mg Injection 8X1 ml may also be used to prevent respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants.

FAQs

How does Betnesol 4mg Injection 8X1 ml work?

Betnesol 4mg Injection 8X1 ml works by acting inside skin cells and inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching and swelling.

Can I take vaccinations with Betnesol 4mg Injection 8X1 ml?

If you are about to receive any vaccinations, especially live vaccines such as measles, mumps, rubella and polio vaccines, it is advised to inform your doctor that you are on treatment with Betnesol 4mg Injection 8X1 ml as it may reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine. Betnesol 4mg Injection 8X1 ml may lower the body’s immune response and lead to nervous system complications if used along with a vaccine.

What is a blue steroid card?

A blue steroid card consists of instructions for patients and also provides information to healthcare providers regarding the details of prescribed steroids. It is given to patients using Betnesol 4mg Injection 8X1 ml for more than three weeks. The patient is advised to carry a steroid card always and show it to the nurse, midwife, doctor, dentist or anyone who treats them.

Can I take Betnesol 4mg Injection 8X1 ml with ketoconazole?

You are not recommended to take Betnesol 4mg Injection 8X1 ml with ketoconazole as it may increase the risk of side effects of Betnesol 4mg Injection 8X1 ml. However, please consult your doctor before taking Betnesol 4mg Injection 8X1 ml with other medicines.

Does Betnesol 4mg Injection 8X1 ml cause infections?

Betnesol 4mg Injection 8X1 ml may increase the risk of infections as it may weaken the immune system. Therefore, it is advised to stay away from people having chickenpox, measles or shingles as they can affect severely while taking Betnesol 4mg Injection 8X1 ml.