Indications
Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate is used for short-term treatment of inflammatory conditions of the eye that respond to steroids, but only after a doctor has ruled out bacterial, viral or fungal infection. It is also used for inflammatory conditions of the ear or nose that are not caused by infection.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Betamethasone sodium phosphate is a corticosteroid. It binds to the glucocorticoid receptor, which blocks pro-inflammatory signals and promotes anti-inflammatory signals. The phosphate form is hydrolyzed rapidly to betamethasone, so its duration of action is short.
Corticosteroids have a wide therapeutic window, because patients may need doses that are multiples of what the body naturally produces. Anyone taking a corticosteroid should be counselled about two risks: suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, and a higher susceptibility to infections.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
No adequate and well controlled studies have been done in pregnant women, so Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate should not be used extensively during pregnancy. It is also not known whether the medicine passes into breast milk, as no information is available on this.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.