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Composition :

BETAMETHASONE-0.5MG

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Apr-24

Therapeutic Class

CORTICOSTEROIDS

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

SCO 850, Shivalik Enclave, N.A.C. Manimajra, Chandigarh - 160101 INDIA.
Other Info - STE0004

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FAQs

STEMIN TABLET 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.
STEMIN TABLET 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 STEMIN TABLET.
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 STEMIN TABLET 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.
STEMIN TABLET 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 STEMIN TABLET.
If you have diabetes, you are recommended to discuss it with your doctor before taking STEMIN TABLET as it may increase blood sugar levels.

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Alcohol

Caution

The interaction of STEMIN TABLET with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with STEMIN TABLET.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy before taking STEMIN TABLET. If you become pregnant while taking STEMIN TABLET, please inform your doctor but do not stop taking STEMIN TABLET unless advised by the doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

If you are breastfeeding, take advice from your doctor before taking STEMIN TABLET. The steroid may lower the baby's hormone levels if you take high doses for a long time.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

STEMIN TABLET usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Take STEMIN TABLET with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Inform your doctor if you have Kidney disease/condition. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

STEMIN TABLET should be used in children in doses as advised by a doctor only.

About STEMIN TABLET

STEMIN TABLET belongs to a class of medicines called corticosteroids (steroids that reduce swelling). STEMIN TABLET is primarily 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. 

STEMIN TABLET 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 STEMIN TABLET as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take STEMIN TABLET 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 STEMIN TABLET 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 STEMIN TABLET. If you have just been or are about to get vaccinated, inform your doctor before taking STEMIN TABLET. If you have an infection and have not yet started taking antibiotics to treat it, you are recommended to avoid taking STEMIN TABLET.

Uses of STEMIN TABLET

Allergic and inflammatory conditions

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Medicinal Benefits

STEMIN TABLET 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.

Directions for Use

Tablet: Take it with or without food as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.Oral drops: Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions before using it. Take it with or without food as advised by your doctor by using the dropper provided with the pack.Soluble tablet as Mouthwash: Dissolve 1 tablet in 10-20 ml of water. Hold the mixture in your mouth for 2-3 minutes around the areas to be treated. Spit it out. Do not swallow the contents. Do not eat or drink for a minimum of 30 minutes after using it.

Side Effects of STEMIN TABLET

  • Nausea
  • Indigestion
  • Irregular periods
  • Weight gain
  • Increased susceptibility to infection 

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 STEMIN TABLET. If you have just been or are about to get vaccinated, inform your doctor before taking STEMIN TABLET. 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 STEMIN TABLET.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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BetamethasoneIopamidol
Critical
BetamethasoneIohexol
Critical

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BetamethasoneIopamidol
Critical
How does the drug interact with STEMIN TABLET:
Co-administration of Iopamidol and STEMIN TABLET can increase the risk of seizure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking STEMIN TABLET with Iopamidol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
BetamethasoneIohexol
Critical
How does the drug interact with STEMIN TABLET:
Co-administration of Iohexol and STEMIN TABLET can increase the risk of seizures.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking STEMIN TABLET with Iohexol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
BetamethasoneIomeprol
Critical
How does the drug interact with STEMIN TABLET:
Co-administration of Iomeprol and STEMIN TABLET can increase the risk of seizures.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking STEMIN TABLET with Iomeprol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
BetamethasoneMetrizamide
Critical
How does the drug interact with STEMIN TABLET:
Co-administration of Metrizamide and STEMIN TABLET can increase the risk of seizure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking STEMIN TABLET with Metrizamide is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
BetamethasoneDesmopressin
Critical
How does the drug interact with STEMIN TABLET:
Co-administration of Desmopressin with STEMIN TABLET can increase the risk of hyponatremia (low levels of salt in the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of STEMIN TABLET and Desmopressin can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, headache, lethargy, irritability, difficulty concentrating, memory impairment, confusion, muscle spasm, weakness, unsteadiness, decreased urination, and/or sudden weight gain, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
BetamethasoneMifepristone
Critical
How does the drug interact with STEMIN TABLET:
Co-administration of STEMIN TABLET with Mifepristone may significantly reduce the effect of STEMIN TABLET which may be less effective as a therapy.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking STEMIN TABLET with mifepristone together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience any unusual symptoms. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
BetamethasoneCladribine
Severe
How does the drug interact with STEMIN TABLET:
Co-administration of Cladribine with STEMIN TABLET can increase the risk of developing serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking STEMIN TABLET and Cladribine together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle pains, breathing difficulty, blood in your coughing fluid, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and discomfort or burning sensation when you urinate, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
BetamethasoneLomefloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with STEMIN TABLET:
Co-administration of Lomefloxacin may cause tendinitis (inflammation of the muscle to bone) and tendon rupture (injuries to the soft tissues that connect muscles and joints), and the risk may be increased when combined with STEMIN TABLET.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, STEMIN TABLET can be taken with Lomefloxacin if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience pain, inflammation, or swelling of a tendon area such as the back of the ankle, biceps, shoulder, hand, or thumb. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
BetamethasoneBupropion
Severe
How does the drug interact with STEMIN TABLET:
Co-administration of STEMIN TABLET with Bupropion may increase the risk of seizures associated with Bupropion.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, STEMIN TABLET can be taken with Bupropion if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
BetamethasoneVigabatrin
Severe
How does the drug interact with STEMIN TABLET:
Co-administration of Vigabatrin with STEMIN TABLET may increase the risk of serious side effects associated with vision loss, especially if used together for prolonged periods.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, STEMIN TABLET can be taken with vigabatrin if prescribed by the doctor. Routine vision testing is advised during treatment with vigabatrin. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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BETAMETHASONE-0.5MGOther and unspecified infectious diseases
Severe
BETAMETHASONE-0.5MGCarrier of infectious disease
Moderate

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BETAMETHASONE-0.5MGOther and unspecified infectious diseases
Severe
How does the disease interact with STEMIN TABLET:
Corticosteroids' immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory properties, especially when used in larger doses, have the potential to reduce host resistance to pathogens, impair the ability to localise infections, and disguise infection-related symptoms. Perhaps secondary infections are more likely to occur. In general, individuals with active infections—especially systemic fungal infections—should not be treated with corticosteroids.

How to manage the interaction:
STEMIN TABLET may lower the host resistance to infectious agents, decrease the ability to localize infections, and mask the symptoms of infection. Secondary infections may also develop. It should not be used in patients with active infections unless medically necessary.
BETAMETHASONE-0.5MGCarrier of infectious disease
Moderate
How does the disease interact with STEMIN TABLET:
Pharmacologic doses of corticosteroids may reactivate latent tuberculosis in people who have it or who are tuberculin-reactive. If corticosteroid medication is given to individuals with a history of TB or tuberculin reactivity, close monitoring for signs and symptoms of tuberculosis is advised. Consideration may be given to tuberculosis chemoprophylaxis when receiving prolonged corticosteroid medication.

How to manage the interaction:
STEMIN TABLET may cause a reactivation of the disease in patients with latent tuberculosis. It is advised to closely monitor for signs and symptoms of tuberculosis such as cough, tiredness, loss of appetite, and fever.
BETAMETHASONE-0.5MGFibrosis and cirrhosis of liver
Moderate
How does the disease interact with STEMIN TABLET:
Due to a reduced rate of metabolism, corticosteroids may have a greater impact on cirrhotic patients. Cirrhotic patients should have their cortisol levels constantly monitored. In some people, dosage modifications might be necessary.

How to manage the interaction:
STEMIN TABLET may have enhanced effects in patients with cirrhosis. Monitoring the condition of patients with cirrhosis is advised.
BETAMETHASONE-0.5MGDepressive episode
Moderate
How does the disease interact with STEMIN TABLET:
Psychotic and emotional instability symptoms may be increased severely by corticosteroids. During corticosteroid medication, patients with these disorders should be watched for any worsening or intensification of their symptoms.

How to manage the interaction:
STEMIN TABLET may elevate the symptoms of psychosis and emotional instability. Monitoring of patients with these conditions for increased or worsened symptoms is recommended.
BETAMETHASONE-0.5MGType 1 diabetes mellitus
Moderate
How does the disease interact with STEMIN TABLET:
By opposing the effect of insulin and inhibiting its secretion, corticosteroids can increase blood sugar levels. This inhibits peripheral glucose uptake and increases gluconeogenesis. Patients with diabetes mellitus, glucose intolerance, or a tendency for hyperglycemia should receive corticosteroid therapy with caution. During corticosteroid medication, patients with diabetes mellitus should be monitored more carefully, and their anti-diabetic regimen should be changed correspondingly.

How to manage the interaction:
STEMIN TABLET may raise blood glucose levels. Monitoring of blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes is advised.
BETAMETHASONE-0.5MGOther disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance
Moderate
How does the disease interact with STEMIN TABLET:
Hypernatremia, hypokalemia, and fluid retention are side effects of corticosteroids. Patients who already have electrolyte abnormalities should use corticosteroids with caution. Additionally, care should be taken while managing patients with seizure disorders since electrolyte imbalances might result in seizure activity.

How to manage the interaction:
STEMIN TABLET may cause fluid retention, low potassium, and high sodium levels. Caution is advised in patients with electrolyte disturbances.
BETAMETHASONE-0.5MGOedema, not elsewhere classified
Moderate
How does the disease interact with STEMIN TABLET:
Hypernatremia, hypokalemia, fluid retention, and an increase in blood pressure are all possible side effects of corticosteroids. Patients who already have fluid retention, hypertension, congestive heart failure, and/or renal impairment should use corticosteroids with caution. Potassium supplements and dietary salt control may be advised.

How to manage the interaction:
STEMIN TABLET may cause fluid retention, low potassium, high sodium levels, and elevated blood pressure. Caution is advised in patients with pre-existing fluid retention, high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, and/or kidney dysfunction.

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Special Advise

STEMIN TABLET may affect the results of gallbladder X-ray procedures. Therefore, before undergoing any tests or procedures, inform your doctor or lab technician that you are taking STEMIN TABLET.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat foods rich in quercetin (a flavonoid), such as apples, cherries, broccoli, spinach, and blueberries.
  • Consuming food rich in probiotics helps in developing the immune system against allergies.
  • Limit intake of food that might trigger allergies, such as dairy products, soy, eggs, and nuts.
  • Avoid consumption of foods with excess sugar, as it may flare up inflammation.
  • Include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and fish in your diet.
  • Reducing stress and maintaining a regular sleep pattern would be helpful.
  • Avoid getting in contact with harsh soaps, detergents, and rough fabrics.

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