Beta-K Tab 0.25mg/2mg

Indication

Beta-K Tab (Betamethasone 0.25 mg + Dexchlorpheniramine Maleate 2 mg) is a combination corticosteroid and antihistamine tablet used to treat allergic conditions including allergic rhinitis, urticaria, allergic dermatitis, insect bite reactions, and other hypersensitivity conditions requiring both anti-inflammatory and antihistamine effects.

Ingredients

• Betamethasone
• Dexchlorpheniramine Maleate

Direction

Adults: 1 tablet 2–3 times daily, or as directed by a physician. Do not exceed the prescribed dose. Do not abruptly discontinue corticosteroid-containing products without medical advice after prolonged use.

Side effects

• Sedation
• drowsiness — common (antihistamine effect).
• Dry mouth
• blurred vision — common.
• Increased appetite
• weight gain with prolonged corticosteroid use.
• Blood glucose elevation — with corticosteroid use.
• Immunosuppression
• increased susceptibility to infection with long
• term use.
• Adrenal suppression with prolonged high
• dose use.

Precautions

• Do not use if allergic to betamethasone
• dexchlorpheniramine
• or corticosteroids/antihistamines.
• Long
• term use of corticosteroids can cause adrenal suppression
• Cushing's syndrome
• osteoporosis
• and increased risk of infection.
• Use with caution in patients with diabetes
• hypertension
• peptic ulcer
• or systemic infection.
• Corticosteroids can mask signs of infection.
• Causes sedation — do not drive or operate machinery.
• Avoid alcohol during treatment.
• Do not use in patients with fungal infections without antifungal cover.
• Consult a doctor before use in pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• Keep out of reach of children.