Besonide 9mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Besonide 9mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used to treat moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. It helps relieve pain and inflammation caused by the condition.
Besonide 9mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. To get maximum benefit of the medicine, take it regularly and at the fixed time of each day. Do not discontinue taking the medication without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Besonide 9mg Tablet may cause few common side effects such as mood changes or stomach upset. Taking Besonide 9mg Tablet can also make it harder for you to fight off infections. Tell your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as fever or sore throat.
Uses of Besonide Tablet
Benefits of Besonide Tablet
In Treatment of Ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis is a disease of the large intestine (colon) and rectum in which the lining of the bowel becomes red and swollen. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea and abdominal pain. Besonide 9mg Tablet relieves these symptoms and also helps you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You should drink plenty of fluids while taking on treatment with this medicine to make sure you stay hydrated.
Side effects of Besonide Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Besonide
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Headache
- Depression
- Joint pain
- Increased risk of infection
- Muscle pain
- Muscle weakness
- Muscle twitching
- Irritability
- Nausea
How to use Besonide Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Besonide 9mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Besonide Tablet works
Besonide 9mg Tablet is a steroid. It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers that cause the inner surface of the large intestine (colon and rectum) to become ulcerated and inflamed (swollen) resulting in pain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Besonide 9mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Besonide 9mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Besonide 9mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Besonide 9mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Besonide 9mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Besonide 9mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Besonide 9mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Besonide 9mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Besonide 9mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease as the data available in these patients is very limited.
Use of Besonide 9mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease as the data available in these patients is very limited.
What if you forget to take Besonide Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Besonide 9mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Inhalational Corticosteriods
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Inhalational Corticosteroids
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Besonide 9mg Tablet effective?
Besonide 9mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Besonide 9mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Does Besonide 9mg Tablet cause bone loss?
Besonide 9mg Tablet being a steroid tends to decrease bone density, but this is usually seen in patients who take Besonide 9mg Tablet in high doses and for a very long time. Take Besonide 9mg Tablet as per the doctor’s advice to decrease the chances of developing decreased bone density.
What if I forget to take a dose of Besonide 9mg Tablet?
If you forget a dose of Besonide 9mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Does Besonide 9mg Tablet weaken the immune system?
Besonide 9mg Tablet may weaken the immune system; however, it is more common in people who take Besonide 9mg Tablet orally (tablet or capsule).
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