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Betalar 0.5mg Tablet

ContainsBetamethasone (0.5mg)
Prescription Required
Store below 30C
MRP₹49.0320% OFF
₹39.22

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Packaging:10.0 tablets in 1 strip
Betalar 0.5mg Tablet – Betamethasone (0.5mg) 0.5 mg by Lark Laboratories Ltd
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Chemical ClassGlucocorticoids
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassRESPIRATORY
Action ClassGlucocorticoids

About Betalar 0.5mg Tablet

Betalar 0.5mg Tablet is a steroid. It is used in the treatment of inflammation, severe allergies, and 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.Betalar 0.5mg Tablet 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 tells you so.Using the medicine may cause few common side effects such as a reduction in bone density and an upset stomach. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects bother 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.

How It Works

Betalar 0.5mg Tablet is a steroid. It is used in the treatment of inflammation, severe allergies, and 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.Betalar 0.5mg Tablet 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 tells you so.Using the medicine may cause few common side effects such as a reduction in bone density and an upset stomach. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects bother 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.

How to Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Betalar 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Avoid Betalar 0.5mg Tablet with dietary sodium.

What if you miss a dose?

If you miss a dose of Betalar 0.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n \n

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Store below 30C

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Composition of Betalar 0.5mg Tablet

Uses of Betalar 0.5mg Tablet

Treatment of Allergic conditions

Key Benefits of Betalar 0.5mg Tablet

  • In Treatment of Allergic conditions Betalar 0.5mg Tablet is used to treat many different inflammatories and allergic conditions including arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, and conditions that affect the skin, blood, eyes, lungs, stomach, and nervous system. It works by lowering your immune systems response to these conditions and prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It helps relieve symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions. If you are not sure why you are being given this medicine, ask your doctor. This medicine is given orally (by mouth). You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctors advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.

Side Effects of Betalar 0.5mg Tablet

  • Reduction in bone density
  • Upset stomach

This is not a complete list of side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Safety Advice for Betalar 0.5mg Tablet

Alcohol
UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Betalar 0.5mg Tablet.

Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Betalar 0.5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast Feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Betalar 0.5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving
SAFE

Betalar 0.5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Betalar 0.5mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Betalar 0.5mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of kidney function test may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Betalar 0.5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Betalar 0.5mg Tablet works by decreasing the inflammation caused by allergies. It reduces inflammation by blocking the release of certain natural substances that cause allergic symptoms such as swelling, redness, and pain.

Betalar 0.5mg Tablet is safe to use when used for an indication in a dose as advised by your doctor. You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to Betalar 0.5mg Tablet or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Furthermore, you should not take Betalar 0.5mg Tablet if you have an infection and have not yet started medicine (e.g. antibiotics) to treat it.

No, Betalar 0.5mg Tablet is not known to cause hair loss. In fact, it may cause an increase in body hair growth (especially in females) when used for a long-term duration. Talk to your doctor if you get excessive hair growth on your body while taking Betalar 0.5mg Tablet.

Yes, Betalar 0.5mg Tablet may cause weight gain, especially when taken at high doses and used for a long time or repeated short courses. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Betalar 0.5mg Tablet.

No, Betalar 0.5mg Tablet is not an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine. It is available only when prescribed by a doctor.

Yes, Betalar 0.5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called steroids also known as corticosteroids. Corticosteroids occur naturally in the body and help to maintain health and well-being. Betalar 0.5mg Tablet increases the levels of corticosteroids in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat, and swelling). Many different conditions such as asthma, severe allergic reactions, rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune diseases, etc can be improved by the use of Betalar 0.5mg Tablet, as they reduce inflammation in the body.

If you forget a dose of Betalar 0.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose at the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

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Nitin Kumar, D.Pharm (UPPC Reg: 63405)Lead Registered Pharmacist · 11 years clinical experience · Drug licence RLF21DL2025001406, RLF20DL2025001420. See our medical review policy.
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