Betafos

How times a day do you take this medicine? Once in a day Twice in a day 3 times in a day 4 times in a day

Here is the some steps to help you to save money on Betafos purchase.

• Read drug prescription
• What is Betafos
• Important safety information:
• Betafos side effects
• Select the most affordable brand or generic drug
• Frequently asked Questions
• How should I take Betafos?
• Who should not take Betafos?
• Betafos reviews

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What is Betafos

Treating certain conditions associated with decreased adrenal gland function. It is used to treat severe inflammation caused by certain conditions, including severe asthma, severe allergies, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, certain blood disorders, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and certain eye and skin conditions. It may be used for certain types of cancer. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Betafos is a corticosteroid. It works by modifying the body's immune response to various conditions and decreasing inflammation.

Important safety information:

• Betafos may lower the ability of your body to fight infection. Avoid contact with people who have colds or infections. Tell your doctor if you notice signs of infection like fever, sore throat, rash, or chills.
• If you have not had chickenpox, shingles, or measles, avoid contact with anyone who does.
• Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Betafos before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
• Diabetes patients - Betafos may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.
• If you use Betafos for an extended period of time, your body may not produce enough natural steroids for up to several months after you stop using it. Severe symptoms may occur if you experience injury, surgery, infection, or loss of blood electrolytes. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of these events. You may need to begin taking additional corticosteroids.
• If you have had Betafos injected into a joint and you experience increased pain along with swelling, decreased joint movement, fever, and general feeling of being unwell, contact your doctor.
• Talk with your doctor before you receive any vaccine while you are using Betafos.
• Serious health problems have happened when corticosteroids, including Betafos, have been given into the spine. These include paralysis, blindness, stroke, and sometimes death. Safety and effectiveness of corticosteroids given into the spine have not been confirmed. Corticosteroids are not approved for this use. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
• Lab tests, including adrenal function tests and blood pressure monitoring, may be performed while you use Betafos. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• Betafos may have benzyl alcohol in it. Do not use it in NEWBORNS or INFANTS. It may cause serious and sometimes fatal nervous system problems and other side effects
• Corticosteroids may affect growth rate in CHILDREN and teenagers in some cases. They may need regular growth checks while they use Betafos.
• Betafos should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Betafos while you are pregnant. Betafos is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Betafos, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

If you suddenly stop taking Betafos, you may have WITHDRAWAL symptoms, These may include unbalanced hormones (in both men and women).

Betafos side effects

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Acne; clumsiness; dizziness; facial flushing; general body discomfort; headache; increased appetite; increased sweating; lightheadedness; nausea; nervousness; pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site; sleeplessness; upset stomach.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; changes in body fat; changes in menstrual periods; changes in skin color; chest pain; easy bruising or bleeding; irregular heartbeat; mental or mood changes (eg, depression); muscle pain, wasting, or weakness; seizures; severe nausea or vomiting; sudden severe dizziness or headache; swelling of feet or legs; symptoms of infection (eg, chills, fever, sore throat); tendon or bone pain; thinning of the skin; unusual skin sensation; unusual weight gain; vision changes or other eye problems; vomit that looks like coffee grounds.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

Active ingredients: Betamethasone

Select the most affordable brand or generic drug

Strength	Quantity	Price, USD	Country
Azonate (Skin) (20gm)
0 .05%/20gm	20 gm	$0.50
AZONATE 0.05% CREAM 1 tube(s) (20 GM cream each)		$0.49	Adips Laboratories Ltd
Beavate
Bemon
Betachlor Forte
1 mg	10 Tablet	$0.11
Betachlor Forte 1 mg Tablet		$0.01
Betaderm 0.1%
Betadip
Betadoc CrГЁme
Betaduo
Betagel (Skin) (15gm) (Gel)
Betagel 0.05% GEL / 15g		$0.18
BETAGEL Cream/ Gel/ Ointment / 0.05(%) (15gm units)		$0.32	Micro Labs
BETAGEL cream 0.05 % x 15g		$0.14	Micro Gratia
Betagen Solspen
Betametason CCS
Betametasona Gen-Far
Betamethasone Combo
Betamethasone Valerate STI Pharma
Betasone Forte (1mg)
1 mg	10 Tablet	$0.13
Betasone Forte 1 mg Tablet		$0.01
Bethanat
Betnelan V
Betnesol
1 mg	100	$34.99	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
Betnesol E/E 15 ml Drop		$0.01
BETNESOL Drops / 0.5mg per ml (15ml units)		$0.28	Glaxo
BETNESOL Capsule/ Tablet / 0.5mg (10 units)		$0.06	Glaxo
0 .5 mg x 20's		$0.09
Betnesol 1mg FC-TAB / 10		$0.11
Betnesol 0.5mg/ml DPS / 15ml		$0.14
Betni Tab (4mg)
4 mg	10 Tablet	$0.05
Betni Tab 4 mg Tablet		$0.00
Biocur
Blacor
Bétaméthasone Zentiva
Bétastène
Celestone (8mg)
6 mg/ml	3 vial	$237.00	Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
Celestone 10 ml Drop		$0.02
4 mg x 1 mL x 2ml		$0.25
Celestone 0.5mg TAB / 10		$0.05
Celestone tab 500 mcg 1000's		$386.63	Merck Sharp & Dohme
Celestone Cronodose
Ciprosone
Cortiflam
Célestène Chronodose
DIPROSONE Depot
Diprosone Ointment
0 .05%	50 grams	$27.49	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
0 .05%	50 grams	$27.49	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
0 .05%	90 g	$54.60	Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
0 .05%	100 g	$60.00	Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
0 .05%	100 gram	$62.00	Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
0 .05%	100 gram	$62.00	Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
Ecoval
Eyebet
Keligroll
Locason
Luxiq
0 .12	100 aer	$9.00	Canada, UK
0 .12%	1100 gfoam	$199.00	Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
0 .12%	1100 gfoam	$200.00	Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
Medobeta
Milbeta (Eye) (5ml)
0 .1%/5ml	5 ml	$0.18
0 .1 % w/v x 5ml		$0.21
MILBETA ear drops 0.1 % w/v x 5ml		$0.21	Sun (Milmet)
Milbeta 0.1% w/v EAR-DPS / 5ml		$0.21
MILBETA DROPS 1 packet(s) (5 ML drop each)		$0.22	Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd
Milbeta NA Drop		$0.22	Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Milbeta 0.1% Ear Drop		$0.27	Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
MILBETA 0.1% DROPS 1 packet(s) (5 ML drop each)		$0.27	Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd
Propiochrone
Riavate
Septon
Solubet
Solubet Eye 10 ml Drop		$0.01
Solubet 0.5mg TAB / 10		$0.05
Solubet 0.5mg/ml DPS / 10ml		$0.07
1 mg x 100's		$0.86
5 mg x 1 mL x 1mlx3		$0.14
Topicasone
Topicasone Skin 15 gm Cream		$0.21
TOPICASONE Cream/ Gel/ Ointment / 0.025(%) (15gm units)		$0.23	Franco Indian Pharmaceuticals
TOPICASONE Cream/ Gel/ Ointment / 0.025(%) (5gm units)		$0.13	Wallace Pharmaceuticals
Topilene Lotn
0 .05%	30 milliliters	$28.00	Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, UK
ratio-Ectosone
ratio-Topisone

References

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Betafos - Frequently asked Questions

Can Betafos be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

How should I take Betafos?

Use Betafos as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Betafos is usually given as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you will be using Betafos at home, a health care provider will teach you how to use it. Be sure you understand how to use Betafos. Follow the procedures you are taught when you use a dose. Contact your health care provider if you have any questions.
• Do not use Betafos if it contains particles, is cloudy or discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged.
• Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Ask your health care provider how to dispose of these materials after use. Follow all local rules for disposal.
• If you miss a dose of Betafos, contact your doctor right away.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Betafos.

Who should not take Betafos?

Some medical conditions may interact with Betafos. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have a history of bleeding problems, heart problems, heart attack, high blood pressure, kidney problems, liver problems, diabetes, seizures, an underactive thyroid, adrenal gland problems, any mental or mood problems, or low blood potassium levels
• if you have or have recently had a bacterial, fungal, malarial, viral, or other type of infection; herpes infection of the eye; chickenpox; measles; shingles; or a head or brain injury
• if you have HIV infection or tuberculosis (TB), or if you have ever had a positive TB skin test
• if you have any stomach problems (eg, ulcers), intestinal problems (eg, blockage, perforation, infection, unexplained diarrhea, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis), recent intestinal surgery, or inflammation of the esophagus
• if you have weak bones (eg, osteoporosis) or muscle problems (eg, myasthenia gravis)
• if you have had any recent vaccinations (eg, smallpox)
• if you have a history of joint surgery or any joint problems (eg, fracture, infection)

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Betafos. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Aprepitant, clarithromycin, cyclosporine, diltiazem, erythromycin, itraconazole, ketoconazole, or troleandomycin because side effects, such as adrenal gland or nervous system problems (eg, seizures), may occur
• Barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), carbamazepine, hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), lithium, or rifampin because they may decrease betamethasone's effectiveness
• Aspirin, live vaccines, mifepristone, or ritodrine because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Betafos

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Betafos may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

Can Betafos be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Betafos be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

Reviews

Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Betafos, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Betafos. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.

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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology