Medicine Overview of Betamet Cream 20gm 0.05% cream
Betamet Cream 20gm is a steroid. It is used in the treatment of inflammation, severe allergies, 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.
Betamet Cream 20gm 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 tell you so.
Using of the medicine may cause few common side effects such as reduction in bone density and upset stomach. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects bothers 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.
- Allergic conditions
- Reduction in bone density
- Upset stomach
Avoid Betamet Cream 20gm with dietary sodium.
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Betamet Cream 20gm can be taken with or without food, but try to have it at same time every day.
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Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
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Betamet Cream 20gm can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat.
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Do not stop taking Betamet Cream 20gm suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.
Oral
Allergic and inflammatory disorders
Adult: 0.5-5 mg daily.
Oral
Allergic and inflammatory disorders
Child: For inflammatory conditions: <12 yr: 0.0175-0.125 mg base/kg daily, dose may be divided every 6-12 hr.
Uncontrolled diabetes, peptic ulcer, osteoporosis, psychosis, psychoneurosis, pregnancy and lactation. Congestive heart failure, hypertension, epilepsy, CRF, elderly, regular monitoring of patients on long term therapy, withdraw gradually, glaucoma, hypothyroidism, cirrhosis, ocular herpes simplex, ulcerative colitis, infants and children.
Lactation: systemically administered corticosteroids enter breast milk and could suppress growth, interfere with endogenous corticosteroid production, or cause other effects; use with caution
>10% (selected)
Blurred vision,Increased appetite,Indigestion,Nervousness
1-10%
Itching
Frequency Not Defined (selected)
Arthralgia,Cataracts,Dizziness,DM,Edema,Headache,Seizure,Vertigo,Fluid/electrolyte disturbances,Adrenal suppression,Psychosis,Insomnia,Pseudotumor cerebri (on withdrawal),Acne,Osteoporosis,Myopathy,Delayed wound healing
Potentially Fatal: Abrupt withdrawal leading to acute adrenal insufficiency manifesting as malaise, weakness, mental changes, muscle and joint pains, dystonia, hypoglycaemia, hypotension, dehydration and death. Rapid IV inj may cause CV collapse.
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: systemically administered corticosteroids enter breast milk and could suppress growth, interfere with endogenous corticosteroid production, or cause other effects; use with caution
Increased hyperglycaemia and hypokalaemia with thiazide diuretics. Increased incidence of peptic ulcer or GI bleeding with concurrent NSAIDs admin. Response to anticoagulants altered. Dose of antidiabetics and antihypertensives needs to be increased. Decreases serum conc of salicylates and antimuscarinic agents.
Potentially Fatal: Reduced efficacy with concurrent use of carbamazepine, phenytoin, primidone, barbiturates and rifampicin. Enhanced effect in women taking oestrogens or oral contraceptives.
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