Betnesol0.10%
Drops
GlaxoSmithKline
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Betnesol may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developin... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Betnesol is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. |
| Driving | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether Betnesol alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and re... View More |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Betnesol belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used to relieve swelling, itchiness, and redness of eyes and ears that may be caused due... View More
Uses of Betnesol
- Bacterial eye / ear infections
Side effects of Betnesol
- Application site irritation
How to use Betnesol
This medicine is for external use only.Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the d... View More
How Betnesol works
Betnesol is a steroid. It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye/ear red, swollen and itchy.... View More
What if you forget to take Betnesol?
If you miss a dose of Betnesol, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your ... View More
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye/ear, to avoid contamination.
- Talk to your doctor if your symptoms haven't started to improve within two days of starting treatment, if they get worse during treatment or if you get ... View More
- Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the medication.
- If using Betameth Eye/Ear Drops for an eye:
- Betameth Eye/Ear Drops can be taken with or without food, but try to have it at same time every day.
Indication
Allergic and inflammatory conditions of the eye, ear & nose.
Adult Dose
Adults Eye: 1 or 2 drops to each affected eye every 1 or 2 hours until control is achieved, then the frequency may be reduced. Ear: 2 or 3 drops to e... View More
Child Dose
Children Eye: 1 or 2 drops to each affected eye every 1 or 2 hours until control is achieved, then the frequency may be reduced. Ear: 2 or 3 drops to ... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity; systemic fungal or acute infections.
Mode of Action
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Precaution
Uncontrolled diabetes, pregnancy and lactation. Elderly, regular monitoring of patients on long term therapy, withdraw gradually, glaucoma, hypothyroidi... View More
Side Effect
Corneal ulcers, raised IOP and reduced visual acuity.
Interaction
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