Betadexamine 5 ml Liquid
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 23 November 2017
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Second-line therapy for allergic rhinitis and steroid-responsive dermatological allergies.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 5-10 ml four times daily, max 40 ml/day, for less than 5 days.
Special Populations
- Children under 12 years
- Elderly patients
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety not established; monitor infants for hypoadrenalism if exposed in utero.
Key Drug Interactions
- MAOIs
- Oestrogen
- Anticoagulants
- CNS depressants
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Newborns
- Systemic fungal infections
- Glaucoma
Common side effects
- Increased risk of infection
- Depression
- Hypertension
- Gastric irritation
Counselling Points
- Do not exceed recommended duration
- Avoid alcohol
- Caution with driving or machinery
Serious warnings
- Long-term use may suppress HPA axis
- Caution in stress situations
- May mask signs of infection
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