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About Betnelan Tablet 20's

Betnelan Tablet 20's belongs to a class of medicines called corticosteroids (steroids that reduce swelling). Betnelan Tablet 20's is primarily used to reduce inflammation (swelling, redness, heat, and tenderness) in the body. Thus, it is used to improve different conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, severe allergic reactions, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLS) and polyarteritis nodosa (swollen arteries), inflammatory conditions of the skin, heart, kidney (like minimal change nephrotic syndrome or acute interstitial nephritis) and bowels (like ulcerative colitis-inflammation in the digestive tract or Crohn’s disease), certain conditions of the blood, some connective tissues diseases and some types of cancer such as malignant lymphoma. 

Betnelan Tablet 20's contains Betamethasone, a steroid that works by acting inside skin cells and inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. When the skin reacts to any type of allergens, such chemicals are released normally.

Take Betnelan Tablet 20's as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Betnelan Tablet 20's based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, indigestion, irregular periods, weight gain, or increased susceptibility to infection. Most of these side effects of Betnelan Tablet 20's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

If you are allergic to Betamethsone or other steroids or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Betnelan Tablet 20's. If you have just been or are about to get vaccinated, inform your doctor before taking Betnelan Tablet 20's. If you have an infection and have not yet started taking antibiotics to treat it, you are recommended to avoid taking Betnelan Tablet 20's.

Uses of Betnelan Tablet 20's

Allergic and inflammatory conditions

Directions for Use

Tablet: Take it with or without food as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.Oral drops: Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions before using it. Take it with or without food as advised by your doctor by using the dropper provided with the pack.Soluble tablet as Mouthwash: Dissolve 1 tablet in 10-20 ml of water. Hold the mixture in your mouth for 2-3 minutes around the areas to be treated. Spit it out. Do not swallow the contents. Do not eat or drink for a minimum of 30 minutes after using it.

Medicinal Benefits

Betnelan Tablet 20's is a steroid that is used to treat swelling, redness, heat and tenderness in the body. Thus, it is used to improve different conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, severe allergic reactions, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLS) and polyarteritis nodosa (swollen arteries), inflammatory conditions of the skin, heart, kidney (like minimal change nephrotic syndrome or acute interstitial nephritis) and bowels (like ulcerative colitis-inflammation in the digestive tract or Crohn’s disease), certain conditions of the blood, some connective tissues diseases and some types of cancer such as malignant lymphoma. Betamethasone soluble tablets may be used as a mouthwash to treat conditions such as oral lichen planus (white, lacy patches, or open sores) and mouth ulcers. It helps to reduce pain and inflammation in the mouth and speeds up the healing process.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Betnelan Tablet 20's

  • Nausea
  • Indigestion
  • Irregular periods
  • Weight gain
  • Increased susceptibility to infection 

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Betamethsone or other steroids or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Betnelan Tablet 20's. If you have just been or are about to get vaccinated, inform your doctor before taking Betnelan Tablet 20's. Some people may experience mood changes (feeling depressed or high), difficulty in thinking or being confused and losing their memory, feeling anxious, sleeping problems, feeling, hearing, or seeing things that do not exist, and having strange and frightening thoughts. If you experience any of these problems, please consult your doctor immediately. If you have an infection and have not yet started taking antibiotics to treat it, you are recommended to avoid taking Betnelan Tablet 20's.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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BetamethasoneIomeprol
Critical
BetamethasoneMetrizamide
Critical

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BetamethasoneIomeprol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Betnelan Tablet:
Co-administration of Iomeprol and Betnelan Tablet can increase the risk of seizures.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Betnelan Tablet with Iomeprol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
BetamethasoneMetrizamide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Betnelan Tablet:
Co-administration of Metrizamide and Betnelan Tablet can increase the risk of seizure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Betnelan Tablet with Metrizamide is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
BetamethasoneIopamidol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Betnelan Tablet:
Co-administration of Iopamidol and Betnelan Tablet can increase the risk of seizure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Betnelan Tablet with Iopamidol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
BetamethasoneMifepristone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Betnelan Tablet:
Co-administration of Betnelan Tablet with Mifepristone may significantly reduce the effect of Betnelan Tablet which may be less effective as a therapy.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Betnelan Tablet with mifepristone together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience any unusual symptoms. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
BetamethasoneDesmopressin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Betnelan Tablet:
Co-administration of Desmopressin with Betnelan Tablet can increase the risk of hyponatremia (low levels of salt in the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Betnelan Tablet and Desmopressin can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, headache, lethargy, irritability, difficulty concentrating, memory impairment, confusion, muscle spasm, weakness, unsteadiness, decreased urination, and/or sudden weight gain, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
BetamethasoneIohexol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Betnelan Tablet:
Co-administration of Iohexol and Betnelan Tablet can increase the risk of seizures.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Betnelan Tablet with Iohexol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
BetamethasoneNorfloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Betnelan Tablet:
Co-administration of Norfloxacin may cause tendinitis (inflammation of the muscle to bone) and tendon rupture (injuries to the soft tissues that connect muscles and joints), and the risk may be increased when combined with Betnelan Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Norfloxacin with Betnelan Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience Stiff joints or difficulty moving your joints, joint pains, Swelling, or skin discoloration, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
BetamethasoneBempedoic acid
Severe
How does the drug interact with Betnelan Tablet:
Co-administration of Betnelan Tablet with Bempedoic acid can increase the risk of tissue injury near muscles and joints.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Betnelan Tablet with Bempedoic acid together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience pain, swelling, or inflammation in joints consult a doctor immediately. Exercising or using the injured area should also be avoided. Do not discontinue the medications without a doctor's advice.
BetamethasoneLeflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Betnelan Tablet:
Co-administration of Leflunomide with Betnelan Tablet may increase the risk of serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Betnelan Tablet can be taken with leflunomide if prescribed by the doctor. Contact the prescriber immediately if you develop signs and symptoms of infection such as fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, pain or burning during urination. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
BetamethasoneLomefloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Betnelan Tablet:
Co-administration of Lomefloxacin may cause tendinitis (inflammation of the muscle to bone) and tendon rupture (injuries to the soft tissues that connect muscles and joints), and the risk may be increased when combined with Betnelan Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Betnelan Tablet can be taken with Lomefloxacin if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience pain, inflammation, or swelling of a tendon area such as the back of the ankle, biceps, shoulder, hand, or thumb. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat foods rich in quercetin (a flavonoid), such as apples, cherries, broccoli, spinach, and blueberries.
  • Consuming food rich in probiotics helps in developing the immune system against allergies.
  • Limit intake of food that might trigger allergies, such as dairy products, soy, eggs, and nuts.
  • Avoid consumption of foods with excess sugar, as it may flare up inflammation.
  • Include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and fish in your diet.
  • Reducing stress and maintaining a regular sleep pattern would be helpful.
  • Avoid getting in contact with harsh soaps, detergents, and rough fabrics.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

CORTICOSTEROIDS

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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BETAMETHASONE-0.5MGOther and unspecified infectious diseases
Severe
BETAMETHASONE-0.5MGCarrier of infectious disease
Moderate

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BETAMETHASONE-0.5MGOther and unspecified infectious diseases
Severe
How does the disease interact with Betnelan Tablet:
Corticosteroids' immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory properties, especially when used in larger doses, have the potential to reduce host resistance to pathogens, impair the ability to localise infections, and disguise infection-related symptoms. Perhaps secondary infections are more likely to occur. In general, individuals with active infections—especially systemic fungal infections—should not be treated with corticosteroids.

How to manage the interaction:
Betnelan Tablet may lower the host resistance to infectious agents, decrease the ability to localize infections, and mask the symptoms of infection. Secondary infections may also develop. It should not be used in patients with active infections unless medically necessary.
BETAMETHASONE-0.5MGCarrier of infectious disease
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Betnelan Tablet:
Pharmacologic doses of corticosteroids may reactivate latent tuberculosis in people who have it or who are tuberculin-reactive. If corticosteroid medication is given to individuals with a history of TB or tuberculin reactivity, close monitoring for signs and symptoms of tuberculosis is advised. Consideration may be given to tuberculosis chemoprophylaxis when receiving prolonged corticosteroid medication.

How to manage the interaction:
Betnelan Tablet may cause a reactivation of the disease in patients with latent tuberculosis. It is advised to closely monitor for signs and symptoms of tuberculosis such as cough, tiredness, loss of appetite, and fever.
BETAMETHASONE-0.5MGFibrosis and cirrhosis of liver
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Betnelan Tablet:
Due to a reduced rate of metabolism, corticosteroids may have a greater impact on cirrhotic patients. Cirrhotic patients should have their cortisol levels constantly monitored. In some people, dosage modifications might be necessary.

How to manage the interaction:
Betnelan Tablet may have enhanced effects in patients with cirrhosis. Monitoring the condition of patients with cirrhosis is advised.
BETAMETHASONE-0.5MGDepressive episode
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Betnelan Tablet:
Psychotic and emotional instability symptoms may be increased severely by corticosteroids. During corticosteroid medication, patients with these disorders should be watched for any worsening or intensification of their symptoms.

How to manage the interaction:
Betnelan Tablet may elevate the symptoms of psychosis and emotional instability. Monitoring of patients with these conditions for increased or worsened symptoms is recommended.
BETAMETHASONE-0.5MGType 1 diabetes mellitus
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Betnelan Tablet:
By opposing the effect of insulin and inhibiting its secretion, corticosteroids can increase blood sugar levels. This inhibits peripheral glucose uptake and increases gluconeogenesis. Patients with diabetes mellitus, glucose intolerance, or a tendency for hyperglycemia should receive corticosteroid therapy with caution. During corticosteroid medication, patients with diabetes mellitus should be monitored more carefully, and their anti-diabetic regimen should be changed correspondingly.

How to manage the interaction:
Betnelan Tablet may raise blood glucose levels. Monitoring of blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes is advised.
BETAMETHASONE-0.5MGOther disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Betnelan Tablet:
Hypernatremia, hypokalemia, and fluid retention are side effects of corticosteroids. Patients who already have electrolyte abnormalities should use corticosteroids with caution. Additionally, care should be taken while managing patients with seizure disorders since electrolyte imbalances might result in seizure activity.

How to manage the interaction:
Betnelan Tablet may cause fluid retention, low potassium, and high sodium levels. Caution is advised in patients with electrolyte disturbances.
BETAMETHASONE-0.5MGOedema, not elsewhere classified
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Betnelan Tablet:
Hypernatremia, hypokalemia, fluid retention, and an increase in blood pressure are all possible side effects of corticosteroids. Patients who already have fluid retention, hypertension, congestive heart failure, and/or renal impairment should use corticosteroids with caution. Potassium supplements and dietary salt control may be advised.

How to manage the interaction:
Betnelan Tablet may cause fluid retention, low potassium, high sodium levels, and elevated blood pressure. Caution is advised in patients with pre-existing fluid retention, high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, and/or kidney dysfunction.

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Special Advise

Betnelan Tablet 20's may affect the results of gallbladder X-ray procedures. Therefore, before undergoing any tests or procedures, inform your doctor or lab technician that you are taking Betnelan Tablet 20's.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Inflammation: It is a response generated by damage to living tissues. This response is a defence mechanism to protect the body from injury, infection, or disease. The symptoms of inflammation include redness, pain, swelling, heat, or loss of function. Inflammation can be caused due to certain medications, acute and chronic conditions, or exposure to foreign materials or irritants your body can’t eliminate easily. 

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