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Yesterday doc suggested me to take betnesol injection for fetal lung maturity in case if I have to understand go preterm labor i have took 1 dose yesterday in-between 3 to 4 pm is it necessary to take the 2 dose on exact time after 24 hours or 1 or 2 hours difference is ok please guide me
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Same time preferred but 1 to 2 hrs difference is ok
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1-2 hrs variation is not a problem...should be taken ideaaly 24 hrs apart
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Ideal time to be taken after 24hours (for betamethasone) buffer of 1hour is okay.
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It is to be taken after 24 hrs
1-2hr variation is not a problem
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Dr. Gunjan Agrawal
Obstetrician
18 yrs exp
Jaipur
Please consult for proper discussion.
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
Gynecologist
12 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
1-2 hrs difference is okay
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Dr. Thrupthi Reddy
Infertility Specialist
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
Better to take at the same time
But dont worry 1-2 hrs of variation will not harm
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Dr. Pratibha P S
Gynecologist
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
1 hour difference is ok
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Dr. Induja
Obstetrician
13 yrs exp
Delhi
1-2 hours variation is okay. No problem
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Dr. Aastha Jain
Obstetrics & Gynecology
3 yrs exp
Ajmer
- *Dose timing*: Usually 2 doses 24 hours apart.
- *Flexibility*: A 1–2 hour variation in the second dose is generally acceptable.
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
22 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Ideally after 24 hours
An hour here n there would not matter
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Dr. Santosh S Basarakod
Gynecologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
1 to 2 hour variation is ok but not more than that.
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
Its ok if the difference is 1 to 2 hrs,but tru to take it on time.
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Dr. Sharmila Krishnamoorthy
Obstetrician
5 yrs exp
Erode
1 or 2 hours difference is okay but it is most effective when administered at the exact time
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