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Betnelan Tablet
Betamethasone (0.5mg)
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Betnelan Tablet is used for treatment of Allergic conditions.
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Key details
Salt: Betamethasone (0.5mg)
Available variants: tablet 0.5mg 20`S
Price: ₹6 (₹0.31 per tablet)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: GLAXO SMITHKLINE PHARMA
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Betnelan Tablet in Bangladesh
6 brands registered in Bangladesh with the same salt, strength and form.
- Bet-AThe ACME Laboratories Ltd.
- BetagenGeneral Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- BetamesonSquare Pharmaceuticals PLC, Pabna
- BetmethasonAlbion Laboratories Ltd.
- BetnalInnova Phrmaceutical Ltd.
- BetnelanGlaxoSmithKline Bangladesh Ltd.
Brand names differ between countries. Ask a pharmacist or your doctor in Bangladesh before switching. We don't sell or ship these brands. Source: Directorate General of Drug Administration, Bangladesh.
Composition of Betnelan Tablet
Betnelan Tablet contains Betamethasone (0.5mg). It belongs to the Glucocorticoid class of medicines.
Uses of Betnelan Tablet
Treatment of Allergic conditions
Benefits of Betnelan Tablet
- In Inflammation
- Betnelan powerfully suppresses inflammation anywhere in the body, bringing severe swelling, pain and tissue damage under control quickly.
- In Allergic reactions
- Betnelan calms a severe allergic reaction, reducing swelling, rash and breathing difficulty.
- In Autoimmune conditions
- Betnelan dampens the immune system's attack on the body's own tissues, controlling flares of conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and inflammatory bowel disease.
- In Asthma flare
- Betnelan settles the airway inflammation of a severe asthma attack over a few days, restoring normal breathing and preventing the attack from worsening.
How Betnelan Tablet works
Betnelan Tablet is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.
How to take Betnelan Tablet
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. Betnelan Tablet may be taken with or without food. Avoid Betnelan Tablet with dietary sodium.
Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.
Missed dose and overdose
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Betnelan 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.
If you take too much
An overdose of this medicine can cause weight gain, high blood sugar, bone thinning and suppression of the body's own steroid production when it is taken over a prolonged period. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.
Side effects of Betnelan Tablet
Most side effects of Betnelan are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:
- Increased appetite and weight gain
- Raised blood sugar
- Difficulty sleeping
- Mood change
- Indigestion
- Fluid retention
Stop the medicine and get help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.
Safety advice for Betnelan Tablet
- AlcoholUNSAFE
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor before using this in pregnancy.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor before using this while breastfeeding.
- DrivingSAFE
- Not expected to affect your ability to drive.
- KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor if you have kidney disease.
- LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor if you have liver disease.
Warnings and precautions
Use with caution in patients with diabetes, hypertension, or infections. Long-term use may lead to adrenal suppression.
Do not take Betnelan if
Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with an untreated systemic infection, except where the steroid is part of the treatment.
Interactions with other medicines
May interact with anticoagulants, antidiabetic drugs, and other corticosteroids
How to store Betnelan Tablet
Store at room temperature, away from light and moisture
Quick tips for Betnelan Tablet
- Betnelan Tablet can be taken with or without food, but try to have it at same time every day.
- Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
- Betnelan Tablet can make it harder for you to fight off infections.
- Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat.
- Do not stop taking Betnelan Tablet suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- GLAXO SMITHKLINE PHARMA
- Therapeutic class:
- RESPIRATORY
- Drug class:
- Glucocorticoid
- Chemical class:
- 21- hydroxysteroids
Substitutes for Betnelan Tablet
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| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Betnelan Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betamethasone 0.5 mg (probeta) | 1X10 | ₹4 | 32% cheaper |
| Betamethasone 0.5 mg Tab(betne) | tablet · 1X10 | ₹10 | 69% more |
| Betnesol TabletGLAXO SMITHKLINE PHARMA | tablet · 20 Tablet | ₹16 | 158% more |
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Betnelan Tablet FAQs
What is Betnelan Tablet used for?
Betnelan Tablet is commonly used for Treatment of Allergic conditions. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What are the benefits of Betnelan Tablet?
Inflammation: Betnelan powerfully suppresses inflammation anywhere in the body, bringing severe swelling, pain and tissue damage under control quickly. It is also used for allergic reactions, autoimmune conditions, asthma flare.
What is the salt in Betnelan Tablet?
Betnelan Tablet contains Betamethasone (0.5mg). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Betnelan Tablet?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Betnelan Tablet work?
Betnelan Tablet is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.
Is Betnelan Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Betnelan Tablet is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Betnelan Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Betnelan are Increased appetite and weight gain, Raised blood sugar, Difficulty sleeping, Mood change, Indigestion. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Betnelan Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Consult your doctor before taking Betnelan Tablet in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Betnelan.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Betnelan Tablet?
No. Do not drink alcohol while taking Betnelan Tablet.
What if I miss a dose of Betnelan Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Betnelan Tablet, take it as soon as possible.
Is Betnelan Tablet habit forming?
No. Betnelan Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Betnelan Tablet?
Betamethasone 0.5 mg (probeta) has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹4 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Betnelan Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Betnelan Tablet starts at ₹6 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 0.5mg 20`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Betnelan Tablet?
Betnelan Tablet is manufactured by GLAXO SMITHKLINE PHARMA. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Betnelan Tablet delivered?
Betnelan Tablet is delivered across India from our licensed pharmacy. Orders placed before 2 pm ship the same day, later ones the next day, every day of the week. Chennai: next-day delivery by Porter, ₹99 (free above ₹1,499). Enter your pincode on the page to see the date it reaches you.
Betnelan Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Betamethasone (0.5mg)
- Form
- tablet
- Price
- ₹6 (₹0.31 per tablet)
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- GLAXO SMITHKLINE PHARMA
- Manufacturer
- GLAXO SMITHKLINE PHARMA
- Therapeutic class
- RESPIRATORY
- Drug class
- Glucocorticoid
- Chemical class
- 21- hydroxysteroids
- Action class
- Glucocorticoids
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 0.5mg 20`S
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.
- Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO, manufacturer labeling
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Betnelan Tablet.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.