Betnal 500 mcg Tablet

Betnal 500 mcg tablet by Innova Phrmaceutical Ltd. is a corticosteroid medicine that contains Betamethasone. In Bangladesh, it is mainly used to reduce steroid-responsive inflammation, redness, itching, and swelling of the skin, eye, ear, or nose, depending on the prescribed dosage form.

Betamethasone works by suppressing inflammatory chemicals and immune responses in the affected tissue. A key caution is that it should not be used for untreated infections or for longer than prescribed, as corticosteroids can worsen infections and cause local side effects.

• Inflammatory and itchy skin conditions that respond to topical corticosteroids, such as eczema, dermatitis, and allergic skin inflammation.
• Steroid-responsive inflammatory conditions of the eye when infection has been excluded by a doctor.
• Inflammatory conditions of the external ear or nasal passages when a corticosteroid is considered appropriate by a doctor.

Our general dosing text for Betamethasone was written for another form or strength, so it is not shown for Betnal 500 mcg Tablet. Use the dose your doctor prescribed and the instructions in the pack leaflet.

• Common local effects: burning, stinging, itching, dryness, irritation, or redness at the application site.
• Skin use may cause thinning of skin, stretch marks, acne-like eruptions, changes in skin colour, excessive hair growth, or worsening of infection, especially with prolonged use or occlusion.
• Eye use may cause temporary blurred vision, eye irritation, increased eye pressure, glaucoma, cataract, delayed healing, or worsening of eye infection.
• Ear or nasal use may cause local irritation, dryness, or discomfort.
• Rarely, significant absorption can cause systemic corticosteroid effects, especially in children, with large areas, broken skin, prolonged use, or occlusive dressings.

Use with caution on the face, groin, armpits, broken skin, large body areas, or under airtight dressings. Children, older adults, people with diabetes, glaucoma, cataract, or a history of recurrent infections need extra care. Eye preparations should be used only after proper eye examination, and prolonged use may require monitoring of eye pressure. Use under a registered doctor's or pharmacist's guidance.

• Other topical medicines on the same area may increase irritation or alter absorption; separate use as advised.
• Other eye drops or ointments should usually be spaced apart to avoid dilution; follow the doctor’s or pharmacist’s instructions.
• Ophthalmic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may increase the risk of delayed corneal healing when used with steroid eye drops.
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ritonavir or cobicistat may increase systemic corticosteroid exposure if betamethasone is absorbed significantly, especially with prolonged or extensive use.
• No important food interaction is expected with usual local use.

• Known allergy to betamethasone, other corticosteroids, or any ingredient of the product.
• Untreated bacterial, fungal, viral, or parasitic infection at the application site.
• Herpes simplex eye infection, vaccinia, varicella, or other viral eye diseases unless specifically managed by an eye specialist.
• Use in the ear when the eardrum is perforated or suspected to be perforated, unless prescribed by a specialist.
• Skin conditions such as rosacea, acne, perioral dermatitis, or tuberculous skin lesions unless a doctor specifically advises otherwise.

During pregnancy or breastfeeding, use betamethasone only if a doctor decides it is necessary. Use the smallest amount for the shortest time, avoid large areas or prolonged use, and do not apply to the breast or nipple area before breastfeeding. If used near the breast, wash the area thoroughly before feeding.

Store as printed on the pack and keep out of the reach of children.