Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Betnesol 0.1% Drops
Betnesol 0.1% Drops
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SPECIFICATION
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Generics
Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate
Used For
Eye Infection, Ear Infection , Nasal Congestion
How it works
It work by reducing inflammation (redness, itching and soreness). Topical means that they are used on the outside of the body and not taken by mouth or injection .
USAGE AND SAFETY
Dosage
Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate
Side Effects
Corneal thining and ulceration , cataract , rise in intra-occular pressure ; avoid unnecessary use . Sensitisation , mydriasis , ptosis , epithelial punctate keratitis.
Drug Interactions
Please tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Indication
Non-infected inflammatory conditions of the eye , ear or nose . In ophthalmology indications include uveitis , marginal keratitis , allergic conjunctivitis , blepharitis and episcleritis .
When not to Use
Do not use if allergic to any of the ingredients in the list.
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution
Do not use if you know you have (or think you have) a mitochondrial disease (mutations in the parts of your cells which help make energy); certain mitochondrial diseases may increase your risk of hearing loss with this product.
WARNINGS
Warning 1
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you have been treated with these drops/ointment or similar corticosteroid medicine recently. You should not use corticosteroids for a long time without regular medical checkups from your doctor .
Warning 2
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you have redness in your eyes for which you do not know the cause. Steroid treatment must not be given unless the cause of the redness is known .
Warning 3
Treatment with corticosteroid/antibiotic combinations should not be continued for more than 7 days in the absence of any clinical improvement, since prolonged use may lead to occult extension of infection due to the masking effect of the steroid. Prolonged use may also lead to skin sensitisation and the emergence of resistant organisms.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
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