Medilan Retard Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

Last Updated: December 12th, 2025

Medilan Retard Tablet is a product of Macwin Pharma

Composition: Betamethasone (NA)

Pack of 10 tablet

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All Details About Medilan Retard Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Medilan Retard Tablet

Description:

Medilan Retard 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.

Medilan Retard 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.

Earlier 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:

Treatment of Allergic conditions

Directions For Use:

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. Medilan Retard Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Medilan Retard Tablet with dietary sodium.

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary side effects of Medilan

Reduction in bone density
Agitated stomach

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Medilan Retard Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Medilan Retard Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Medilan Retard Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Medilan Retard Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Medilan Retard Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Medilan Retard Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Medilan Retard Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

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.

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.

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. Communicate to your doctor if you get excessive hair growth on your body while taking Medilan Retard Tablet.

Does Medilan Retard Tablet cause weight gain?

Affirmative, 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.

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.

Is Medilan Retard Tablet a steroid?

Affirmative, 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.

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.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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