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Besol Injection

Betamethasone (4mg/ml)

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Besol Injection belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used in the treatment of allergic conditions. It reduces inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat, and swelling) in the body.

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Last updated on 25 Nov 2025 | 03:05 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Betamethasone (4mg/ml)

Marketer

Akme Biotec

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Besol Injection is generally given by a doctor. Do not self-administer this medicine at home. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. It is important to follow all your doctor’s advice and instructions carefully. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns about the medicine.

Using the medicine may cause a few common side effects such as nausea, depression, and an upset stomach. You may also experience pain, redness, and swelling at the site of injection. If any of these side effects bother you, consult your doctor.

Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any medicine or have liver problems. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult with their doctors before using the medicine.

Uses of Besol Injection

Treatment of Allergic conditions

Benefits of Besol Injection

Treatment of Allergic conditions
Besol Injection helps treat severe allergic reactions by reducing inflammation and easing symptoms like swelling and breathing difficulties. It also helps manage severe asthma attacks, adrenal crises, and shock. Additionally, it relieves pain and inflammation in conditions like tennis elbow and bursitis.

Side effects of Besol Injection

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 Besol

Nausea
Muscle atrophy
Depression
Reduction in bone density
Upset stomach

How to use Besol Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Besol Injection works

Besol Injection is a steroid that works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.

All substitutes for Besol Injection

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

Take Besol Injection under medical supervision. Your doctor will determine the right dose and duration based on your condition.
You may experience mild side effects like pain at the injection site, nausea, or depression.
Besol Injection can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection, such as a fever or sore throat.
Prolonged or high-dose use increases the risk of serious side effects like osteoporosis, cataracts, and adrenal suppression.
If you have a recent injury or surgery, inform your doctor, as steroids can slow down the healing process.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Besol Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Besol Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Besol Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

UNSAFE

Besol Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Besol Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Besol Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Besol with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Life-threatening

Herpes Zoster / Shingles Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted) (Injection Route)

It is recommended to wait at least 3 months after discontinuing a high dose of Betamethasone before taking Herpes Zoster / Shingles Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted).

Severe

Infliximab (Injection Route)

You should watch for any unusual signs and symptoms of infection and report it to the doctor. Your doctor may monitor the blood cell counts and other investigations of infection.

Severe

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

It is recommended to wait at least 3 months after discontinuing a high dose of Betamethasone before taking Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated). Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) may raise blood levels of Betamethasone and its active form.

Severe

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

It is recommended to wait at least 3 months after discontinuing a high dose of Betamethasone before taking Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.

Moderate

Chloroquine (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.

Frequently asked questions

How often is Besol Injection administered?

The dose of Besol Injection depends on the illness you are being treated for, your condition's severity, and your body weight. Your doctor will decide your dose depending on these parameters. Do not take Besol Injection on your own. For best results, please consult your doctor regarding its use.

How is Besol Injection administered?

Besol Injection should be administered by a doctor or under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Usually, it is given into a muscle, joint, or into the area being treated. Your doctor will decide the dose. It will depend on the condition you are being treated for, as well as your body weight. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Besol Injection.

Does Besol Injection cause weight gain?

Yes, Besol Injection may cause weight gain, especially when taken at high doses and for a long time or repeated short courses. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Besol Injection.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

21- hydroxysteroids

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES

Action Class

Glucocorticoids

Related lab tests

Absolute Eosinophil Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

Total IgE

References

Boushey HA. Drugs Used in Asthma. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 348.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 125-26.
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Betamethasone sodium phosphate [FDA Label]. Kenilworth, NJ: Schering Corporation.. [Accessed 07 Feb. 2025] (online) Available from:
Betamethasone sodium phoshate [Product Information]. Mumbai, Maharashtra: GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited; 2025. [Accessed 21 Mar. 2025] (online) Available from:

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Marketer details

Name: Akme Biotec
Address: Plot No 24, Sector 5, Sidcul, Uttarakhand 249403

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Besol Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Besol Injection

Benefits of Besol Injection

Side effects of Besol Injection

How to use Besol Injection

How Besol Injection works

All substitutes for Besol Injection

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Herpes Zoster / Shingles Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted) (Injection Route)

Infliximab (Injection Route)

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

Chloroquine (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

How often is Besol Injection administered?

How is Besol Injection administered?

Does Besol Injection cause weight gain?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Absolute Eosinophil Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

Total IgE

References

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