Betawin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Allergy, Asthma, Cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, medicines, prevention and medicines. Secondary and off-label uses of Betawin have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Betawin depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Betawin include Skin Rash. While these are the most often observed Betawin side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Betawin are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Betawin is Moderate for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Betawin related warnings talks about Betawin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Betawin can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Betawin in conditions like Liver Disease, Scleroderma, Tuberculosis (TB). Some other conditions that can be affected by Betawin are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Betawin with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Betawin, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Betawin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Betawin is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Betawin safe for pregnant women?
Betawin Forte can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Betawin Forte right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Betawin safe during breastfeeding?
Betawin Forte does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Betawin on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Betawin Forte on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Betawin on the Liver?
Betawin Forte has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Betawin on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Betawin Forte on the heart have been reported.
Betawin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Betawin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Betawin habit forming or addictive?
Betawin does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Betawin does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Betawin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Betawin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Betawin
There is no information on the effects of taking Betawin with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Betawin
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Betawin with alcohol.
Betawin Forte if taken in tablet form might cause hiccups, but it has been mainly associated with patients who received chemotherapy.
Betawin Forte works by suppressing the body's normal immune response to inflammation which is responsible for symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. This results in decreased inflammation and provides relief from the symptoms associated with it.
This is because a long-term use of Betawin Forte can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency. Stomach acids help in the absorption of Vitamin B 12, and this drug suppresses stomach acid which is required for the absorption of vitamin B12. Hence patients taking Betawin Forte for a long time have Vitamin B12 deficiency. To replenish Vitamin B12 in your body your doctor prescribes this vitamin along with this medicine.
Betawin Forte is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called steroids, which helps in relieving the symptoms of allergies and inflammation.
Betawin Forte comes as a tablet and solution and it should be taken by mouth once daily or as advised by your doctor. Precautions must be taken in patients with hypertension (BP), ulcerative colitis, osteoporosis, glaucoma, diabetes, and peptic ulcer. Your doctor may tell you to follow low-salt, potassium-rich, or high-protein diet if you are taking Betawin Forte. A topical form of this drug (Cream, Ointment) should be applied gently on affected area 1 - 2 times daily as directed by the doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
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