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Indication

Corticosteroid + antihistamine combination for allergic conditions requiring corticosteroid treatment: allergic rhinitis, urticaria, allergic dermatoses (eczema, contact dermatitis), drug reactions, allergic conjunctivitis and asthma.

Ingredients

• Betamethasone 0.25 mg
• Dexchlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg

Direction

Oral use as prescribed by the doctor. Usual adult dose 1 to 2 tablets up to 4 times daily, preferably after meals; reduce gradually to the lowest effective dose. Respect the prescribed doses (Respecter les doses prescrites).

Side effects

• Drowsiness
• dizziness
• dry mouth
• blurred vision
• constipation or difficulty urinating (antihistamine).
• Increased appetite
• weight gain
• fluid retention
• raised blood pressure or blood sugar (corticosteroid).
• Stomach irritation
• with prolonged use: infections
• bone thinning
• adrenal suppression.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and if any unusual effect occurs.

Precautions

• Prescription medicine
• respect the prescribed doses.
• Do not use in systemic fungal infections
• active peptic ulcer
• glaucoma
• urinary retention or with MAO inhibitors.
• Caution in diabetes
• hypertension
• osteoporosis and infections
• do not stop abruptly after prolonged use.
• May cause drowsiness
• avoid driving
• operating machinery and alcohol.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding only on medical advice.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and if any unusual effect occurs.