Sinil Betamethasone Tablet

Adult dose

For betamethasone, the usual initial dosage is 1.5 to 3 mg per day, and the maintenance dose is gradually reduced to 0.5 to 1.5 mg taken orally.

Child dose

For initial daily dosage: for children under 1 year, administer 1/4 of the adult dose; for ages 1 to 6 years, administer 1/2; for under 12 years, administer 3/4; and if symptoms improve, reduce the dose by 0.25 to 0.5 mg every 2 to 7 days.

This medication should be used with caution in patients with infections, as it may worsen the infection. Patients who are allergic to this medication or its components should not use it. This medication should not be administered to patients with viral diseases such as herpes simplex, shingles, or chickenpox. It should not be used in patients who have received live vaccines. Patients with lactose intolerance or specific genetic lactose metabolism disorders should not take this medication due to the lactose contained in it. Patients with tuberculosis, keratitis, cataracts, hypertension, thrombosis, renal failure, liver cirrhosis, peptic ulcers, schizophrenia, osteoporosis, glaucoma, and other illnesses should use this medication with caution. Especially, patients with diabetes should be careful as it may increase blood sugar levels. Long-term use of this medication may lead to adrenal insufficiency, osteoporosis, increased risk of infections, mental changes, gastrointestinal problems, eye diseases, and other side effects, thus regular monitoring is necessary. This medication may interact with other drugs, so patients should inform their healthcare providers of any other medications they are taking. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their healthcare provider before using this medication as it may affect the fetus or newborn. In children, there is a risk of growth delay, so it should be administered at the minimum effective dose with caution. Elderly patients have a higher risk of side effects such as infections, diabetes, and osteoporosis, so extra caution is required.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthmatic attacks, respiratory issues with coughing and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, and urination.

Mild side effects

• Induction and exacerbation of infections
• secondary adrenal insufficiency
• diabetes
• menstrual irregularities
• growth suppression in children
• Cushing's syndrome
• peptic ulcers
• pancreatitis
• diarrhea
• vomiting

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that blocks light. Additionally, to ensure safe storage, it is recommended to keep it at room temperature, between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Orange round-shaped tablet

Package unit

1000 tablets/bottle