Betnesol 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.
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.
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 react.
Medicine Overview of Betnesol 0.10% Drops
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 to infection. It reduces the inflammation by stopping the release of substances that cause the inflammation. Never use Betnesol if the seal is broken before you use it for the first time. Wash your hands before using it and shake the bottle well before each use. Make sure you remove contact lenses if you wear them and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back. You should not discontinue using the...
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Uses of Betnesol
Bacterial eye / ear infections
Side effects of Betnesol
Common
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 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 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.
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 regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
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 another eye /ear infection.
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.
Brief Description
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.
Side Effect
Corneal ulcers, raised IOP and reduced visual acuity.
Interaction
Increased hyperglycaemia and hypokalaemia with thiazide diuretics. Increased incidence of peptic ulcer or GI bleeding with concurrent NSAIDs admin. Response to anticoagulants altered. Dose of antidiabetics and antihypertensives needs to be increased. Decreases serum conc of salicylates and antimuscarinic agents.
Potentially Fatal: Reduced efficacy with concurrent use of carbamazepine, phenytoin, primidone, barbiturates and rifampicin. Enhanced effect in women taking oestrogens or oral contraceptives.
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