Pack size: 1 5ml drop  |  Price is for the whole 5ml drop

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Generic: Betamethasone 0.1% E/E & Nasal prep

Form: Drops 0.10%

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 each affected ear every 2 or 3 hours until control is achieved, then the frequency may be reduced. Nose: 2 or 3 drops instilled into each nostril 2 or 3 times daily.

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 each affected ear every 2 or 3 hours until control is achieved, then the frequency may be reduced. Nose: 2 or 3 drops instilled into each nostril 2 or 3 times daily.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity; systemic fungal or acute infections.

Mode of Action

Betamethasone is a corticosteroid with mainly glucocorticoid activity. It prevents and controls inflammation by controlling the rate of protein synthesis, depressing the migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and fibroblasts, and reversing capillary permeability and lysosomal stabilisation.

Precaution

Uncontrolled diabetes, pregnancy and lactation. Elderly, regular monitoring of patients on long term therapy, withdraw gradually, glaucoma, hypothyroidism, ocular herpes simplex, infants and children.

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

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 dropper close to the eye/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is a steroid. It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye/ear red, swollen and itchy.

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, 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 regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established

Safety Advice

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Safety Advice

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

Safety Advice

It is not known whether __NAME__ alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established