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Betamethasone - Phoenix Healthcare Distribution Ltd

Phoenix Healthcare Distribution

Description

By mouth
• Adult: usual range 0.5–5 mg daily.

By intramuscular injection or by slow intravenous injection or infusion
• Adult: 4–20 mg, repeated up to 4 times in 24 hours.

Indications

For the suppression of inflammatory and allergic disorders.

Contraindications

Use cautiously in the case of hepatic and renal impairment.

Preparations Available

Soluble tablets

Sizes Available

Soluble tablets
500 mcg, 100 tablets

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