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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Nov 10, 2024 | 7:16 PM IST
Becort Oral Drops is used to reduce inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, severe allergic reactions, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLS), polyarteritis nodosa (swollen arteries), and other inflammatory conditions. This medicine contains betamethasone, a steroid which works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation. Thus, helps reduce swelling, redness, and itching.
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About Becort Oral Drops

Becort Oral Drops is used to reduce inflammation (swelling, redness, heat, and tenderness) in the body. Thus, it is used to improve different conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, severe allergic reactions, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLS) and polyarteritis nodosa (swollen arteries), inflammatory conditions of the skin, heart, kidney (like minimal change nephrotic syndrome or acute interstitial nephritis) and bowels (like ulcerative colitis-inflammation in the digestive tract or Crohn’s disease), certain conditions of the blood, some connective tissues diseases and some types of cancer such as malignant lymphoma. 

Becort Oral Drops contains Betamethasone, a steroid that works by acting inside skin cells and inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. When the skin reacts to any type of allergens, such chemicals are released normally.

Take Becort Oral Drops as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Becort Oral Drops based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, indigestion, irregular periods, weight gain, or increased susceptibility to infection. Most of these side effects of Becort Oral Drops do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

If you are allergic to Betamethsone or other steroids or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Becort Oral Drops. If you have just been or are about to get vaccinated, inform your doctor before taking Becort Oral Drops. If you have an infection and have not yet started taking antibiotics to treat it, you are recommended to avoid taking Becort Oral Drops.

Uses of Becort Oral Drops

Treatment of Allergic and inflammatory conditions

Medicinal Benefits

Becort Oral Drops is a steroid that is used to treat swelling, redness, heat and tenderness in the body. Thus, it is used to improve different conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, severe allergic reactions, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLS) and polyarteritis nodosa (swollen arteries), inflammatory conditions of the skin, heart, kidney (like minimal change nephrotic syndrome or acute interstitial nephritis) and bowels (like ulcerative colitis-inflammation in the digestive tract or Crohn’s disease), certain conditions of the blood, some connective tissues diseases and some types of cancer such as malignant lymphoma. Betamethasone soluble tablets may be used as a mouthwash to treat conditions such as oral lichen planus (white, lacy patches, or open sores) and mouth ulcers. It helps to reduce pain and inflammation in the mouth and speeds up the healing process.

Directions for Use

Tablet: Take it with or without food as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.Soluble tablet as Mouthwash: Dissolve 1 tablet in 10-20 ml of water. Hold the mixture in your mouth for 2-3 minutes around the areas to be treated. Spit it out. Do not swallow the contents. Do not eat or drink for a minimum of 30 minutes after using it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Becort Oral Drops

  • Nausea

  • Indigestion

  • Irregular periods

  • Weight gain

  • Increased susceptibility to infection 

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Betamethsone or other steroids or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Becort Oral Drops. If you have just been or are about to get vaccinated, inform your doctor before taking Becort Oral Drops. Some people may experience mood changes (feeling depressed or high), difficulty in thinking or being confused and losing their memory, feeling anxious, sleeping problems, feeling, hearing, or seeing things that do not exist, and having strange and frightening thoughts. If you experience any of these problems, please consult your doctor immediately. If you have an infection and have not yet started taking antibiotics to treat it, you are recommended to avoid taking Becort Oral Drops.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Inform your doctor if you are taking oral antidiabetic drugs or insulin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (aspirin, ibuprofen), medicines for myasthenia gravis (anticholinesterases), blood thinners (warfarin), medicines for high blood pressure, cardiac glycosides, diuretics (water tablets), muscle relaxant (vecuronium), medicines used to treat glaucoma (acetazolamide), central nervous system stimulant (ephedrine), antituberculosis drugs (rifabutin, rifampicin), anticonvulsants (phenobarbitone, phenytoin, carbamazepine, aminoglutethimide, primidone), growth hormone (somatropin), antiacne (tretinoin), antipsychotics (quetiapine), fluoroquinolones antibiotics, oral contraceptive, anti-progesterone (mifepristone), antifungal (amphotericin B), anti-asthma drug (theophylline), an ulcer healing drug (carbenoxolone) and anti-HIV drugs (cobicistat, ritonavir).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have ever had severe depression or bipolar disorder, tuberculosis (TB), glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye), you have ever suffered from muscle wasting due to corticosteroids, or if you have recently had a heart attack or have high blood pressure, fits, severe mental illness, osteoporosis (thinning of bones), diabetes, underactive thyroid gland, stomach or duodenal ulcers, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), liver, kidney or heart disease, infection, inform your doctor before taking Becort Oral Drops.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ASPIRIN
  • IBUPROFEN
  • WARFARIN
  • VECURONIUM
  • ACETAZOLAMIDE
  • EPHEDRINE
  • RIFABUTIN
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • PHENOBARBITONE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • AMINOGLUTETHIMIDE
  • PRIMIDONE
  • SOMATROPIN
  • TRETINOIN
  • QUETIAPINE
  • MIFEPRISTONE
  • AMPHOTERICIN B
  • THEOPHYLLINE
  • CARBENOXOLONE
  • COBICISTAT
  • RITONAVIR

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat foods rich in quercetin (a flavonoid), such as apples, cherries, broccoli, spinach, and blueberries.

  • Consuming food rich in probiotics helps in developing the immune system against allergies.

  • Limit intake of food that might trigger allergies, such as dairy products, soy, eggs, and nuts.

  • Avoid consumption of foods with excess sugar, as it may flare up inflammation.

  • Include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and fish in your diet.

  • Reducing stress and maintaining a regular sleep pattern would be helpful.

  • Avoid getting in contact with harsh soaps, detergents, and rough fabrics.

Special Advise

Becort Oral Drops may affect the results of gallbladder X-ray procedures. Therefore, before undergoing any tests or procedures, inform your doctor or lab technician that you are taking Becort Oral Drops.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Inflammation: It is a response generated by damage to living tissues. This response is a defence mechanism to protect the body from injury, infection, or disease. The symptoms of inflammation include redness, pain, swelling, heat, or loss of function. Inflammation can be caused by certain medications, acute and chronic conditions, or exposure to foreign materials or irritants your body can’t eliminate easily. 

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Alcohol

Caution

The interaction of Becort Oral Drops with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Becort Oral Drops.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy before taking Becort Oral Drops. If you become pregnant while taking Becort Oral Drops, please inform your doctor but do not stop taking Becort Oral Drops unless advised by the doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

If you are breastfeeding, take advice from your doctor before taking Becort Oral Drops. The steroid may lower the baby's hormone levels if you take high doses for a long time.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Becort Oral Drops usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Take Becort Oral Drops with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Inform your doctor if you have Kidney disease/condition. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Becort Oral Drops should be used in children in doses as advised by a doctor only.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

1, Anurag Mansion, Shiv-Vallabh Road, Dahisar (E), Mumbai-400068.
Other Info - BE71591

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FAQs

Becort Oral Drops is used to reduce inflammation (swelling, redness, heat, and tenderness) in the body.
Becort Oral Drops contains Betamethasone, a steroid that acts inside skin cells to inhibit the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. When the skin reacts to allergens, such chemicals are naturally released.
Becort Oral Drops may cause mental problems, especially if taken in high doses. However, inform your doctor immediately if you notice mood changes or have depression and suicidal thoughts while taking Becort Oral Drops.
A blue steroid card consists of patients' instructions and provides information to healthcare providers regarding the details of prescribed steroids. It is given to patients using Becort Oral Drops for more than 3 weeks. The patient is advised to carry a steroid card always and show it to the nurse, midwife, doctor, dentist or anyone who treats them.
Becort Oral Drops may increase the risk of infections as it may weaken the immune system. Therefore, it is advised to stay away from people having chickenpox, measles or shingles as they can affect severely while taking Becort Oral Drops.
If you have diabetes, you are recommended to discuss it with your doctor before taking Becort Oral Drops as it may increase blood sugar levels.
Becort Oral Drops contains Betamethasone, a steroid used to treat allergic and inflammatory conditions.
Yes, Becort Oral Drops is a steroid medicine that inhibits the release of inflammation-causing chemical messengers.
Do not discontinue Becort Oral Drops without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectively, keep taking Becort Oral Drops for the prescribed duration.
Your doctor will advise you on how often you need to take Becort Oral Drops based on your medical condition. Please consult the doctor.
Becort Oral Drops may cause nausea, indigestion, irregular periods, weight gain, or increased susceptibility to infection. Most of these side effects of Becort Oral Drops do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Yes, it is safe to use Becort Oral Drops if prescribed by the doctor.
Becort Oral Drops does not cause hair loss. Rather, on long-term use it may cause body hair growth, particularly in females.
Yes, Becort Oral Drops may cause weight gain as a side effect. Maintain proper weight by eating healthy food and exercising regularly.
No, Becort Oral Drops is not an over-the-counter medicine. It should be taken only when prescribed by the doctor.
If you miss a dose of Becort Oral Drops, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time.

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