Solubet 0.5mg Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 02 Mar 2026 | 12:39 PM (IST)

Solubet 0.5mg Tablet is a steroid. It is used in the treatment of inflammation, severe allergies, and flare-ups of ongoing illnesses. It is also used to treat many other medical problems that require either reduction of inflammation or suppression of the immune system.

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General Information

Contains

Betamethasone (0.5mg)

Marketer

Lupin Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Solubet 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. It should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not stop taking the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tells you so.

Using the medicine may cause few common side effects such as a reduction in bone density and an upset stomach. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects bother you. If this medicine is used for a long time, you may have to get regular tests to check your bone density.

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 mothers should consult with their doctors before using the medicine.

Uses of Solubet Tablet

Treatment of Allergic conditions

Benefits of Solubet Tablet

Treatment of Allergic conditions
Solubet 0.5mg Tablet is used to treat many different inflammatories and allergic conditions including arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, and conditions that affect the skin, blood, eyes, lungs, stomach, and nervous system. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions and prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It helps relieve symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions. If you are not sure why you are being given this medicine, ask your doctor.

This medicine is given orally (by mouth). You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.

Side effects of Solubet 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 Solubet

Reduction in bone density
Upset stomach

How to use Solubet 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. Solubet 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
Avoid Solubet 0.5mg Tablet with dietary sodium.

How Solubet Tablet works

Solubet 0.5mg Tablet is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.

All substitutes for Solubet 0.5mg Tablet

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Quick tips

Solubet 0.5mg Tablet can be taken with or without food, but try to have it at same time every day.
Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
Solubet 0.5mg Tablet 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.
Do not stop taking Solubet 0.5mg Tablet suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Solubet 0.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Solubet 0.5mg Tablet 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Solubet 0.5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Solubet 0.5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Solubet 0.5mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

CAUTION

Solubet 0.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Solubet 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

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.

Moderate

Loperamide (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.

Frequently asked questions

How does Solubet 0.5mg Tablet work?

Solubet 0.5mg 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.

Is Solubet 0.5mg Tablet safe to use?

Solubet 0.5mg 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 Solubet 0.5mg Tablet or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Furthermore, you should not take Solubet 0.5mg Tablet if you have an infection and have not yet started medicine (e.g. antibiotics) to treat it.

Does Solubet 0.5mg Tablet cause hair loss?

No, Solubet 0.5mg 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 Solubet 0.5mg Tablet.

Does Solubet 0.5mg Tablet cause weight gain?

Yes, Solubet 0.5mg 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 Solubet 0.5mg Tablet.

Is Solubet 0.5mg Tablet over the counter medicine?

No, Solubet 0.5mg Tablet is not an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine. It is available only when prescribed by a doctor.

Is Solubet 0.5mg Tablet a steroid?

Yes, Solubet 0.5mg 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. Solubet 0.5mg 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 Solubet 0.5mg Tablet, as they reduce inflammation in the body.

What if I forget to take a dose of Solubet 0.5mg Tablet?

If you forget a dose of Solubet 0.5mg 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

21- hydroxysteroids

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

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.
Betamethasone. Kenilworth, NJ: Schering Corporation; 2004. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Solubet Tablet

Benefits of Solubet Tablet

Side effects of Solubet Tablet

How to use Solubet Tablet

How Solubet Tablet works

All substitutes for Solubet 0.5mg Tablet

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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)

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

Chloroquine (Oral Route)

Loperamide (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

How does Solubet 0.5mg Tablet work?

Is Solubet 0.5mg Tablet safe to use?

Does Solubet 0.5mg Tablet cause hair loss?

Does Solubet 0.5mg Tablet cause weight gain?

Is Solubet 0.5mg Tablet over the counter medicine?

Is Solubet 0.5mg Tablet a steroid?

What if I forget to take a dose of Solubet 0.5mg Tablet?

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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