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Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops is used to reduce inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, severe allergic reactions, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLS), polyarteritis nodosa (swollen arteries), and other inflammatory conditions. This medicine contains betamethasone, a steroid which works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation. Thus, helps reduce swelling, redness, and itching.
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About Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops
Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops is 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.
Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops 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 Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops 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 Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops 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 Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops. If you have just been or are about to get vaccinated, inform your doctor before taking Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops. If you have an infection and have not yet started taking antibiotics to treat it, you are recommended to avoid taking Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops.
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Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops 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.
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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 Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops. If you have just been or are about to get vaccinated, inform your doctor before taking Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops. 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 Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops.
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Alcohol
Consult your doctor
The interaction of Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy before taking Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops. If you become pregnant while taking Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops, please inform your doctor but do not stop taking Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops unless advised by the doctor.
Breast Feeding
Caution
If you are breastfeeding, take advice from your doctor before taking Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops. The steroid may lower the baby's hormone levels if you take high doses for a long time.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Liver
Caution
Take Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
Caution
Inform your doctor if you have Kidney disease/condition. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops should be used in children in doses as advised by a doctor only.
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Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops is used to reduce inflammation (swelling, redness, heat, and tenderness) in the body.
Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops contains Betamethasone, a steroid that acts inside skin cells to inhibit the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. When the skin reacts to allergens, such chemicals are naturally released.
Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops may cause mental problems, especially if taken in high doses. However, inform your doctor immediately if you notice mood changes or have depression and suicidal thoughts while taking Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops.
A blue steroid card consists of patients' instructions and provides information to healthcare providers regarding the details of prescribed steroids. It is given to patients using Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops for more than 3 weeks. The patient is advised to carry a steroid card always and show it to the nurse, midwife, doctor, dentist or anyone who treats them.
Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops may increase the risk of infections as it may weaken the immune system. Therefore, it is advised to stay away from people having chickenpox, measles or shingles as they can affect severely while taking Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops.
If you have diabetes, you are recommended to discuss it with your doctor before taking Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops as it may increase blood sugar levels.
Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops contains Betamethasone, a steroid used to treat allergic and inflammatory conditions.
Yes, Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops is a steroid medicine that inhibits the release of inflammation-causing chemical messengers.
Do not discontinue Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectively, keep taking Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops for the prescribed duration.
Your doctor will advise you on how often you need to take Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops based on your medical condition. Please consult the doctor.
Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops may cause nausea, indigestion, irregular periods, weight gain, or increased susceptibility to infection. Most of these side effects of Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Yes, it is safe to use Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops if prescribed by the doctor.
Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops does not cause hair loss. Rather, on long-term use it may cause body hair growth, particularly in females.
Yes, Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops may cause weight gain as a side effect. Maintain proper weight by eating healthy food and exercising regularly.
No, Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops is not an over-the-counter medicine. It should be taken only when prescribed by the doctor.
If you miss a dose of Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time.
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