Medilan
Medilan Products are primarily used for
Allergic conditions
About Medilan Products
Medilan Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Medilan are Weight gain, Mood changes, Behavioral changes, Itching, Burning sensation, Bruising, Headache, Dizziness, Weakness, Fatigue, Visual disturbance, Nausea, Altered menstrual cycle, Impaired wound healing.
Severe
Side Effects of Medilan are Cataract, Increased glucose level in blood, Cushing syndrome, Glycosuria, Glaucoma, Slow heart rate, Cardiac arrest, Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), Cushingoid syndrome, Perforated peptic ulcer, Pathologic fracture of long bones, Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis suppression, Charcot-like arthropathy, Steroid myopathy.
How Medilan Products work
Betamethasone is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.
Patient Concerns about Medilan Products
Frequently asked questions about Medilan Products
Frequently asked questions about Betamethasone
Q. How does Medilan Retard Tablet work?
Medilan Retard Tablet works by decreasing the inflammation caused by allergies. It reduces inflammation by blocking the release of certain natural substances that cause allergic symptoms such as swelling, redness, and pain.
Q. Is Medilan Retard Tablet safe to use?
Medilan Retard Tablet is safe to use when used for an indication in a dose as advised by your doctor. You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to Medilan Retard Tablet or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Furthermore, you should not take Medilan Retard Tablet if you have an infection and have not yet started medicine (e.g. antibiotics) to treat it.
Q. Does Medilan Retard Tablet cause hair loss?
No, Medilan Retard Tablet is not known to cause hair loss. In fact, it may cause an increase in body hair growth (especially in females) when used for a long-term duration. Talk to your doctor if you get excessive hair growth on your body while taking Medilan Retard Tablet.
Q. Does Medilan Retard Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, Medilan Retard Tablet may cause weight gain, especially when taken at high doses and used for a long time or repeated short courses. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Medilan Retard Tablet.
Q. Is Medilan Retard Tablet over the counter medicine?
No, Medilan Retard Tablet is not an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine. It is available only when prescribed by a doctor.
Q. Is Medilan Retard Tablet a steroid?
Yes, Medilan Retard Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called steroids also known as corticosteroids. Corticosteroids occur naturally in the body and help to maintain health and well-being. Medilan Retard Tablet increases the levels of corticosteroids in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat, and swelling). Many different conditions such as asthma, severe allergic reactions, rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune diseases, etc can be improved by the use of Medilan Retard Tablet, as they reduce inflammation in the body.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Medilan Retard Tablet?
If you forget a dose of Medilan Retard 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 at 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.
Products for Medilan
Medilan Retard Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹72
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MEDILAN TABLET
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹12.5
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