Betnesol Forte

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Betnesol Forte uses


Betnesol Forte information

Betnesol Forte is in a class of drugs called steroids. The medicine reduces swelling and decreases the body's immune response. It is used to treat endocrine disorders when the body does not produce enough of its own steroids. It is also used to treat many immune and allergic disorders, such as arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, asthma, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease.

Betnesol Forte warnings

If there is a serious bacterial, viral, or fungal infection, this medication is not recommended. It weakens the body's immune response and thus its ability to fight infection. Before taking Betnesol Forte, the doctor should be informed if the following exist:

kidney disease

liver disease

high blood pressure or heart disease

ulcerative colitis

diverticulitis

or stomach ulcers

hypothyroidism

osteoporosis

myasthenia gravis

diabetes mellitus

You may not be able to take the drug, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the above conditions. Betnesol Forte is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether it will harm an unborn baby. Betnesol Forte passes into breast milk. Do not take this medicine without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Alcohol and Betnesol Forte can be damaging to the stomach. Do not receive any immunizations during treatment with this drug without first talking to the doctor.

Betnesol Forte side effects

If any of the following serious side effects are experienced, stop taking Betnesol Forte and seek emergency medical attention immediately:

an allergic reaction

increased blood pressure (severe headache or blurred vision) or sudden weight gain (more than 5 pounds in a day or two)

other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur.

Continue to take the medication and consult the doctor if the following are experienced:

insomnia

nausea, vomiting, or stomach upset

fatigue or dizziness

muscle weakness or joint pain

problems with diabetes control

increased hunger or thirst.

Betnesol Forte overdose

A single large dose of this medication is unlikely to cause symptoms or death. An overdose is more likely to be caused by a chronic overdose - large doses taken over a period of time. Symptoms of an overdose include obesity (especially around the stomach); a round face; increased hair growth (especially around the face); acne; bruising; increased blood pressure; swollen hands, feet, or ankles (fluid retention); and sore or weak muscles. In case of a missed dose, it should be taken as soon as it is remembered.

Betnesol Forte usage guidelines

The medicine should not be stopped taking suddenly if it has being taking for a few weeks. It may need a gradual reduction in dosage before stopping it. It may be taken with food or milk to lessen stomach upset. It should be taken exactly as directed by the doctor. Betnesol Forte should be Stored at room temperature away from moisture and heat. It should be kept away from the reach of children.

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Betnesol Forte pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs:

Active ingredient is the part of the drug or medicine which is biologically active. This portion of the drug is responsible for the main action of the drug which is intended to cure or reduce the symptom or disease. The other portions of the drug which are inactive are called excipients; there role is to act as vehicle or binder. In contrast to active ingredient, the inactive ingredient's role is not significant in the cure or treatment of the disease. There can be one or more active ingredients in a drug.


Betnesol Forte available forms, composition, doses:

Form of the medicine is the form in which the medicine is marketed in the market, for example, a medicine X can be in the form of capsule or the form of chewable tablet or the form of tablet. Sometimes same medicine can be available as injection form. Each medicine cannot be in all forms but can be marketed in 1, 2, or 3 forms which the pharmaceutical company decided based on various background research results.
Composition is the list of ingredients which combinedly form a medicine. Both active ingredients and inactive ingredients form the composition. The active ingredient gives the desired therapeutic effect whereas the inactive ingredient helps in making the medicine stable.
Doses are various strengths of the medicine like 10mg, 20mg, 30mg and so on. Each medicine comes in various doses which is decided by the manufacturer, that is, pharmaceutical company. The dose is decided on the severity of the symptom or disease.


Betnesol Forte destination | category:

Destination is defined as the organism to which the drug or medicine is targeted. For most of the drugs what we discuss, human is the drug destination.
Drug category can be defined as major classification of the drug. For example, an antihistaminic or an antipyretic or anti anginal or pain killer, anti-inflammatory or so.


Betnesol Forte Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical codes:

A medicine is classified depending on the organ or system it acts [Anatomical], based on what result it gives on what disease, symptom [Therapeutical], based on chemical composition [Chemical]. It is called as ATC code. The code is based on Active ingredients of the medicine. A medicine can have different codes as sometimes it acts on different organs for different indications. Same way, different brands with same active ingredients and same indications can have same ATC code.


Betnesol Forte pharmaceutical companies:

Pharmaceutical companies are drug manufacturing companies that help in complete development of the drug from the background research to formation, clinical trials, release of the drug into the market and marketing of the drug.
Researchers are the persons who are responsible for the scientific research and is responsible for all the background clinical trials that resulted in the development of the drug.


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References

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Frequently asked Questions

Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Betnesol Forte?

Depending on the reaction of the Betnesol Forte after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Betnesol Forte not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.

Is Betnesol Forte addictive or habit forming?

Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.

Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.

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Review

sdrugs.com conducted a study on Betnesol Forte, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Betnesol Forte consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.

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What is the dose of Betnesol Forte drug you are taking?
According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 1-5mg. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
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What is the time duration Betnesol Forte drug must be taken for it to be effective or for it to reduce the symptoms?
Most chronic conditions need at least some time so the dose and the drug action gets adjusted to the body to get the desired effect. The stastistics say sdrugs.com website users needed 5 days to notice the result from using Betnesol Forte drug. The time needed to show improvement in health condition after using the medicine Betnesol Forte need not be same for all the users. It varies based on other factors.
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology

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