Bet-A Tablet 0.5 mg contains Betamethasone, a potent synthetic corticosteroid with strong anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, and immunosuppressive properties. It is used in the management of a wide range of conditions where suppression of inflammation and immune response is required. Due to its high potency and long duration of action, Bet-A Tablet provides effective symptom control even at low doses.

Betamethasone works by mimicking the action of naturally occurring glucocorticoids produced by the adrenal cortex. It reduces inflammation by inhibiting the release of inflammatory mediators, decreasing capillary permeability, and suppressing immune cell activity. As a result, Bet-A Tablet helps relieve swelling, redness, pain, and allergic manifestations in various systemic and localized disorders.

রেজিস্টার্ড চিকিৎসকের পরামর্শ অনুযায়ী ঔষধ সেবন করুন

Indications

Bet-A Tablet 0.5 mg is indicated in the treatment of:

• Allergic conditions such as severe allergic reactions and drug hypersensitivity

• Inflammatory disorders including rheumatoid arthritis and other connective tissue diseases

• Dermatological conditions such as severe eczema and dermatitis

• Respiratory conditions including bronchial asthma

• Autoimmune diseases

• Certain endocrine disorders

• Adjunct therapy in some hematological and oncological conditions as prescribed by a physician

Therapeutic Class

• Systemic Corticosteroid (Glucocorticoid)

Pharmacology

Betamethasone is a highly potent glucocorticoid with negligible mineralocorticoid activity. After oral administration, it is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and distributed throughout the body. It acts at the cellular level by binding to glucocorticoid receptors, altering gene expression, and inhibiting the synthesis of pro-inflammatory substances such as prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and cytokines. Its prolonged biological half-life allows sustained therapeutic effects.

Dosage and Administration

• Dosage is individualized based on the nature and severity of the disease and patient response.

• Bet-A Tablet is usually taken once daily or as directed by a healthcare professional.

• The tablet should be taken with food to reduce gastric irritation.

• Dose reduction or gradual withdrawal is necessary after prolonged therapy to avoid adrenal suppression.

Use in Children and Elderly

Careful dose adjustment and close monitoring are required in children and elderly patients, as they are more susceptible to adverse effects of systemic corticosteroids.

রেজিস্টার্ড চিকিৎসকের পরামর্শ অনুযায়ী ঔষধ সেবন করুন

Side Effects

Possible side effects may include:

• Increased appetite and weight gain

• Gastric irritation or peptic ulceration

• Mood changes or insomnia

• Increased blood sugar levels

• Fluid retention with prolonged use

Long-term therapy may lead to osteoporosis, muscle weakness, or adrenal suppression.

Precautions and Warnings

• Do not stop treatment abruptly without medical advice.

• Use with caution in patients with diabetes, hypertension, infections, or peptic ulcer disease.

• Prolonged use may suppress immune function and mask signs of infection.

• Not recommended during pregnancy unless clearly necessary.

Storage

• Store below 30°C

• Protect from light and moisture

• Keep out of reach of children.