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Indications

Betnesol is a corticosteroid medication used to treat various inflammatory conditions including asthma, severe allergic reactions, certain blood conditions, rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune disease, and more. The medication may also be used to prevent organ transplant rejection.

Betamethasone is a corticosteroid that offers anti-inflammatory properties and calms your immune system. Thanks to its actions throughout the body, Betnesol helps treat various conditions such as asthma, arthritis, lupus, and inflammatory diseases, as well as certain autoimmune conditions.

Dosage and Administration

The dose of Betnesol that is prescribed will vary depending on the individual and condition being treated. Follow all your healthcare provider’s instructions and read packaging labels carefully to ensure the best response from your treatment. Do not take more than prescribed for longer than recommended.

• Swallow tablets whole
• Take at the same time each morning after eating breakfast
• Adults taken Betnesol for short term treatment tend to take 2 to 3mg daily for the first few days of treatment before reducing to 0.25 or 0.5mg daily.
• Adults treating rheumatoid arthritis tend to take 0.5 to 2mg a day
• For long-term arthritis treatment, take the lowest effective dose
• For most other conditions, adults tend to need 1.5 to 5mg daily for 1 to 3 weeks before gradually reducing to the lowest effective dose
• Children taking Betnesol should use proportions of the adult dose such as 75% for those aged over 12 years, 50% over 7, and 25% above 1 year.
• Do not suddenly stop taking Betnesol to avoid withdrawal symptoms

Side Effects

Betnesol may cause some side effects to develop while reducing inflammation and calming your immune response. Talk to your healthcare provider to learn more about any symptoms that you might encounter during treatment.

Common Betnesol side effects:

• Weight gain
• Indigestion
• Troubles sleeping
• Mental health problems

Serious Side Effects

Some more serious adverse reactions may occur during treatment with Betnesol. Contact your healthcare provider right away if you develop any of the following side effects:

• Depression, suicidal thoughts or actions
• Feeling high moods that go up and down
• Anxiety, confusion, memory problems
• Feeling or hearing things that do not exist

Using high doses taken long term may cause some serious side effects including:

• Low hormone levels
• Change in blood sugar levels
• Increased sweating or appetite
• Increased cholesterol levels
• Weakened muscles, osteoporosis
• Water retention
• New or worse epilepsy or schizophrenia
• Increased eye pressure
• Easy bruising or bleeding
• Blurred vision
• Blood clots

Allergic Reactions

Do not use Betnesol if you are allergic to betamethasone, other corticosteroids, or any other tablet ingredient. Contact your healthcare provider right away if you develop any sign of an allergic reaction such as:

• Rash
• Trouble breathing
• Shock
• Swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat

Cautions

• Betnesol and other steroids have been found to cause mental health problems, especially when taken at high doses. Speak to your healthcare provider if you develop any signs of mental problems including depression or suicidal thoughts.
• To ensure your safety when taking Betnesol, tell your healthcare provider if you have ever had any of the following:
  • Severe depression, manic depression, or mental illness
  • Tuberculosis
  • Epilepsy
  • Glaucoma
  • Hypertension
  • Osteoporosis
  • Stomach or intestinal ulcers
  • Heart attack
  • Underactive thyroid
  • Diabetes
  • Liver, kidney, or heart disease
• Do not use Betnesol if you are pregnant because the medication can slow your child’s growth in the womb or effect their heart and body movements. If you become pregnant during treatment, tell your healthcare provider right away but do not stop taking Betnesol unless told to do so.
• Consult your healthcare provider before breastfeeding while taking Betnesol. The medication can pass into your breastmilk and lower hormone levels in your nursing child if you take high doses long term.
• Avoid contact with anyone who has chickenpox, shingles, or measles because Betnesol can make these conditions serious if you develop them. Tell your healthcare provider right away if contact does occur.
• Some drugs may interact with Betnesol and cause adverse reactions. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medications you take, including over the counter medicines, but especially any of the following:
  • Insulin or oral diabetes medications
  • Medicines for high blood pressure
  • Diuretic medicine
  • Blood thinners
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
  • Heart medications
  • Anticholinesterase medicines
  • Oral contraception
  • Fluroquinolones
  • Quetiapine
  • Tretinoin
  • HIV medications like ritonavir or cobicistat
• Avoid ingesting natural liquorice during treatment with Betnesol because it can cause an increase in adverse reactions.

Form and Strength

This corticosteroid is available in tablet form.

• Betnesol tablet strengths:
  • 0.5mg
  • 1mg

The 1mg strength Betnesol tablets are available in quantities of 20 while the 0.5mg tablets are available in quantities of 100.

FAQ

Can I take Betnesol on an empty stomach?

You can take your dose of Betnesol without regard to food without changing the efficacy of the medication. However, it is recommended that you take your doses in the morning after eating to minimize the side effects that you may experience. Follow all your healthcare provider’s instructions to ensure the best response from your treatment.

What are the side effects of Betnesol tablets?

Betnesol tablets most commonly cause indigestion, sleep problems, and weight gain. The medication has also been found to cause mental health problems which can sometimes be serious. These effects usually resolve when doses are lowered, or treatment is stopped. Speak with your healthcare provider to learn more about any side effects that you might experience.

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