What is Betsone?
Betsone sodium phosphate and Betsone acetate combination injection provides relief for inflamed areas of the body. It is used to treat a number of different conditions, such as inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, adrenal problems, arthritis, lung or breathing problems, blood or bone marrow problems, eye or vision problems, lupus, serious skin conditions, kidney problems, ulcerative colitis, and flare-ups of multiple sclerosis. Betsone sodium phosphate and Betsone acetate combination is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid). It works on the immune system to help relieve swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions.
Betsone sodium phosphate and Betsone acetate is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
Betsone indications
Betsone Suspension is indicated for the treatment of acute and chronic corticosteroid-responsive disorders. Corticosteroid hormone therapy is an adjunct to, and not a replacement for conventional therapy.
Musculoskeletal and Soft Tissue Conditions: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, bursitis, ankylosing spondylitis, epicondylitis, radiculitis, coccydynia, sciatica, lumbago, torticollis, ganglion cyst, exostasis and fasciitis.
Allergic Conditions: Chronic bronchial asthma (including adjunctive therapy for status asthmaticus), hay fever, angioneurotic edema, allergic bronchitis, seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis, drug reactions, serum sickness and insect bites.
Dermatologic Conditions: Atopic dermatitis (nummular eczema), neurodermatitis (circumscribed lichen simplex), contact dermatitis, severe solar dermatitis, urticaria, hypertrophic lichen planus, necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum, alopecia areata, discoid lupus erythematosus, psoriasis, keloids, pemphigus, dermatitis herpetiformis and cystic acne.
Collagen Diseases: Disseminated lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, dermatomyositis, periarteritis nodosa.
Neoplastic Diseases: Palliative management of leukemias and lymphomas in adults; acute leukemia of childhood.
Other Conditions: Adrenogenital syndrome, ulcerative colitis, regional ileitis, sprue, podiatric conditions (bursitis under heloma durum, hallux rigidus, digiti quinti varus), affections requiring subconjunctival injection, corticosteroid-responsive blood dyscrasias, nephritis and nephrotic syndrome.
Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency may be treated with Betsone Suspension but should be supplemented with mineralocorticosteroids, if applicable.
Betsone Suspension is recommended for intramuscular injection in conditions responsive to systemic corticosteroids; injection directly into the affected soft tissues where indicated; intra-articular and periarticular injection in arthritides; intralesional injection in various dermatologic conditions; and local injection in certain inflammatory and cystic disorders of the foot.
How should I use Betsone?
Use Betsone solution as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Betsone solution by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
- Use the dropper that comes with Betsone solution to measure your dose. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
- If Betsone solution needs to be stopped (or if a different medicine is added to therapy) by your doctor, this will be done gradually. The risk of side effects may be increased if Betsone solution is suddenly stopped.
- If you miss a dose of Betsone solution, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Betsone solution.
Uses of Betsone in details
Betsone is used to treat allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, and bronchial asthma
Topical preparations of Betsone are used to treat skin problems like eczema (a type of itchy skin rash), atopic dermatitis (inflammation of skin) and psoriasis of the scalp, hands and feet.
Betsone description
Each gram of Betsone (Betsone*) Cream* contains: 640 mcg Betsone dipropionate (equivalent to 500 mcg Betsone).
Each gram of Betsone (Betsone*) Ointment* contains: 640 mcg Betsone dipropionate (equivalent to 500 mcg Betsone).
Betsone (Betsone*) Cream and Ointment contain Betsone dipropionate, a synthetic corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory activity to be administered topically.
Betsone dipropionate is a white to creamy white odorless crystalline powder insoluble in water; freely soluble in acetone and in chloroform; sparingly soluble in alcohol. It has a molecular weight of 504.16 and the empirical formula C28H37FO7; a chemical name of 9-fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16β-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,17,21-dipropionate.
Betsone dosage
Betsone Dosage
Generic name: Betsone dipropionate 0.5mg in 1g
Dosage form: ointment
See also:
- Betsone AF cream
- Betsone Lotion lotion
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Apply a thin film of Betsone Ointment to the affected skin areas once or twice daily.
Therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of diagnosis may be necessary. Betsone Ointment is a super-high-potency topical corticosteroid. Treatment with Betsone Ointment should not exceed 50 g per week because of the potential for the drug to suppress the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis.
Betsone Ointment should not be used with occlusive dressings unless directed by a physician.
Betsone Ointment is for topical use only. It is not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use.
Avoid use on the face, groin, or axillae, or if skin atrophy is present at the treatment site.
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Betsone interactions
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Concurrent use of phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifampin or ephedrine may enhance the metabolism of corticosteroids, reducing their therapeutic effects.
Patients receiving both a corticosteroid and an estrogen should be observed for excessive corticosteroid effects.
Concurrent use of corticosteroids with potassium-depleting diuretics may enhance hypokalemia. Concurrent use of corticosteroids with cardiac glycosides may enhance the possibility of arrhythmias or digitalis toxicity associated with hypokalemia. Corticosteroids may enhance the potassium depletion caused by amphotericin B. In all patients taking any of these drug therapy combinations, serum electrolyte determinations, particularly potassium levels, should be monitored closely.
Concurrent use of corticosteroids with coumarin-type anticoagulants may increase or decrease the anticoagulant effects, possibly requiring adjustment in dosage.
Combined effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or alcohol with glucocorticosteroids may result in an increased occurrence or increased severity of gastrointestinal ulceration.
Corticosteroids may decrease blood salicylate concentrations. Acetylsalicylic acid should be used cautiously in conjunction with corticosteroids in hypoprothrombinemia.
Dosage adjustments of an antidiabetic drug may be necessary when corticosteroids are given to diabetics.
Concomitant glucocorticosteroid therapy may inhibit the response to somatotropin. Doses of Betsone in excess of 300-450 mcg (0.3-0.45 mg)/m2 of body surface per day should be avoided during administration of somatotropin.
Laboratory Tests: Corticosteroids may affect the nitro-blue tetrazolium test for bacterial infection and produce false-negative results.
Betsone side effects
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Applies to Betsone topical: topical application cream, topical application foam, topical application gel/jelly, topical application lotion, topical application ointment
Other dosage forms:
- topical application cream, topical application lotion, topical application ointment, topical application spray
In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by Betsone topical (the active ingredient contained in Betsone). In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.
Major Side Effects
You should check with your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur when taking Betsone topical:
More common:
- Burning, itching, or stinging at the application site
- Hair loss
- thinning of the hair
- Blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, or flaking of the skin
- irritation
- itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin
- redness and scaling around the mouth
- thinning of the skin with easy bruising, especially when used on where the skin folds together (e.g. between the fingers)
Minor Side Effects
Some of the side effects that can occur with Betsone topical may not need medical attention. As your body adjusts to the medicine during treatment these side effects may go away. Your health care professional may also be able to tell you about ways to reduce or prevent some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects continue, are bothersome or if you have any questions about them, check with your health care professional:
Less common:
- Acne or pimples
- burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
- Burning and itching of the skin with pinhead-sized red blisters
- burning, itching, and pain in hairy areas, or pus at the root of the hair
- increased hair growth on the forehead, back, arms, and legs
- lightening of normal skin color
- lightening of treated areas of dark skin
- reddish purple lines on the arms, face, legs, trunk, or groin
- softening of the skin
Betsone contraindications
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You should not use this medication if you are allergic to Betsone, or if you have a fungal infection anywhere in your body.
Before taking Betsone, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, and about all other medicines you are using. There are many other diseases that can be affected by steroid use, and many other medicines that can interact with steroids.
Your steroid medication needs may change if you have any unusual stress such as a serious illness, fever or infection, or if you have surgery or a medical emergency. Tell your doctor about any such situation that affects you during treatment.
Steroid medication can weaken your immune system, making it easier for you to get an infection or worsening an infection you already have or have recently had. Tell your doctor about any illness or infection you have had within the past several weeks.
Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chicken pox or measles. These conditions can be serious or even fatal in people who are using steroid medication.
Do not receive a "live" vaccine while you are taking Betsone. Vaccines may not work as well while you are taking a steroid.
Do not stop using Betsone suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Talk to your doctor about how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when stopping the medication.
Carry an ID card or wear a medical alert bracelet stating that you are taking a steroid, in case of emergency.
Active ingredient matches for Betsone:
Betamethasone in India.
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| BETSONE Capsule/ Tablet / 1mg / 20 units (Medopharma) | $ 0.09 |
| Betsone 0.5mg TAB / 20 | $ 0.09 |
| Betsone 1mg DS-TAB / 10 | $ 0.06 |
| Betsone 4mg x 1mL AMP / 1ml | $ 0.06 |
| 0.5 mg x 20's | $ 0.09 |
| 1 mg x 10's | $ 0.06 |
| 4 mg x 1 mL x 1ml | $ 0.06 |
| Betsone 0.5 mg Tablet | $ 0.00 |
| Betsone 4 mg Injection | $ 0.06 |
| BETSONE 0.5 MG TABLET 1 strip / 10 tablets each (Medo Pharma) | $ 0.04 |
| BETSONE 0.5 MG TABLET 1 strip / 20 tablets each (Medo Pharma) | $ 0.04 |
| BETSONE 1 MG TABLET 1 strip / 20 tablets each (Medo Pharma) | $ 0.04 |
| BETSONE 4 MG INJECTION 1 vial / 1 ML injection each (Medo Pharma) | $ 0.05 |
| BETSONE DS TABLET 1 strip / 10 tablets each (Medo Pharma) | $ 0.06 |
| Betsone 0.5mg TAB / 20 | $ 0.09 |
| Betsone 1mg DS-TAB / 10 | $ 0.06 |
| Betsone 4mg x 1mL AMP / 1ml | $ 0.06 |
| Betsone 0.5mg Tablet (Medo Pharma) | $ 0.00 |
| Betsone 1mg Tablet (Medo Pharma) | $ 0.00 |
| Betsone 4mg Injection (Medo Pharma) | $ 0.05 |
| Betsone NA Tablet (Medo Pharma) | $ 0.01 |
List of Betsone substitutes (brand and generic names): | |
| Betsona (Brazil) | |
| Betsone DS | |
| Betsone DS 1 mg Tablet (Medopharm) | $ 0.01 |
| Bettamousse (Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom) | |
| Mousse; Topical; Betamethasone Valerate 0.12% (Berren) | |
| Betzee M | |
| Betzee M Skin 15 gm Cream (Skinnova (Apex Laboratories Limited)) | $ 0.25 |
| BETZEE M CREAM 1 tube / 15 GM cream each (Skinnova (Apex Laboratories Limited)) | $ 0.37 |
| Betzee M Cream (Skinnova (Apex Laboratories Limited)) | $ 0.37 |
| Betzee-G (India) | |
| Betzee-G Betamethasone dipropionate0.05 % w/w, Gentamicin 0.1 %w/w, Zinc sulphate 2.5 % w/w. CRM / 15g (Apex (Skinnova)) | $ 0.23 |
| 15g (Apex (Skinnova)) | $ 0.23 |
| BETZEE-G cream 15g (Apex (Skinnova)) | $ 0.11 |
| Betzee-GM (India) | |
| Betzee-GM Betamethasone dipropionate0.05 % w/w, Gentamicin 0.1 %w/w, Miconazole nitrate 2 %w/w, Zinc sulfate 2.5 % w/w. CRM / 15g (Apex (Skinnova)) | $ 0.27 |
| 15g (Apex (Skinnova)) | $ 0.27 |
| BETZEE-GM cream 15g (Apex (Skinnova)) | $ 0.12 |
| Betzee-M (India) | |
| Betzee-M Betamethasone dipropionate0.05 % w/w, Miconazole nitrate2 % w/w, Zinc sulfate 2.5 %w/w. CRM / 15g (Apex) | $ 0.25 |
| 15g (Apex) | $ 0.25 |
| BETZEE-M cream 15g (Apex) | $ 0.25 |
| Bevason (Bahrain, Oman) | |
| Bextasol (United Kingdom) | |
| Biocur (Argentina) | |
| Bismion (Argentina) | |
| Bitnoval | |
| Bivate (New Zealand) | |
| Blacor (Argentina) | |
| Blamy (Argentina) | |
| BNC | |
| BNC Ear 5 ml Drop (Omega Remedies Pvt Ltd.) | $ 0.24 |
| BNC Skin 15 gm Cream (Omega Remedies Pvt Ltd.) | $ 0.30 |
| BNC 100 ml Syrup (Omega Remedies Pvt Ltd.) | $ 0.02 |
| BNC Inj Injection (Omega Remedies Pvt Ltd.) | $ 0.04 |
| Buccobet (France) | |
| Tablet, Sugar-Coated; Oral; Betamethasone Valerate 0.1 mg | |
| Tablets, Sugar-Coated; Oral; Betamethasone Valerate 0.1 mg | |
| Bufencon (Malaysia, Taiwan) | |
| Bufencon / vial 5 mL x 10's (Yung shin) | |
| Bufencon 5 mL x 10's (Yung shin) | |
| Bufencon 1 mL x 50's (Yung shin) | |
| Injectable; Injection; Betamethasone Dipropionate 5 mg; Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate 2 mg / ml (Yung shin) | |
| Butasona (Argentina) | |
| Butasona Fabra (Argentina) | |
| Butasona Fabra R.L. (Argentina) | |
| Butasona RL (Argentina) | |
| Butenaskin BM | |
| Butenaskin BM Skin 15 gm Cream (Elder Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.66 |
| BZON | |
| BZON 0.5 MG TABLET 1 strip / 10 tablets each (Unison Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.05 |
| BZON FORTE 1 MG TABLET 1 strip / 10 tablets each (Unison Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.06 |
| Bzon 0.5mg Tablet (Unison Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.00 |
| Bzon 1mg Tablet (Unison Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.01 |
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References
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- DrugBank. "betamethasone". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00443 (accessed September 17, 2018).
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