Betameth Eye/Ear Drops

Composition Betamethasone (0.1% w/v)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack packet of 5 ml Eye/Ear Drops
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical Class Glucocorticoids
Action Class Glucocorticoids
Habbit Forming No
Manufacturer Entod Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Manufacturer address Ashirwad building, S.V.Road, Opp. Badi Masjid, Bandra(W), Mumbai-400050, INDIA

Never use Betameth Eye/Ear Drops 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 medicine unless your doctor tells you so. Stopping the medication before time may allow the bacteria to continue their growth, which may result in the return of the infection.

It may cause irritation in the eye/ear, blurred vision, and bitter taste in your mouth. However, these side effects are usually temporary and resolve with time. If your vision is blurred or you have other changes in sight for a time, do not drive or operate other machines until your vision is clear. Do not use the medicine on your ear if you have a perforated or ruptured eardrum. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult with their doctors before using this medicine.

Bacterial eye / ear infections
Treatment of Allergic conditions

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.

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

If you miss a dose of Betameth Eye/Ear Drops, 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.

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:Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.Do not wear contact lenses, while using this medication.It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines. 

Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.

Do not wear contact lenses, while using this medication.

It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.

Q. What is Betameth Eye/Ear Drops? What is it used for?

Betameth Eye/Ear Drops belongs to a group of medicines called steroids, also known as corticosteroids. It is used to relieve swelling, itchiness, and redness of eyes and ears that may be caused due to infection.

Q. Is Betameth Eye/Ear Drops effective?

Betameth Eye/Ear Drops is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Betameth Eye/Ear Drops too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Q. I feel better now, can I stop using Betameth Eye/Ear Drops?

No, you should not stop using Betameth Eye/Ear Drops suddenly without talking to your doctor. You may feel better and your symptoms may also improve before completing the full course of treatment. Still, it is advised to continue the medication as stopping the medication too early could allow the spread of the infection and hence prevent complete healing.

Q. In which conditions is the use of Betameth Eye/Ear Drops avoided?

Use of Betameth Eye/Ear Drops should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Betameth Eye/Ear Drops or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Betameth Eye/Ear Drops for the first time, consult your doctor.

Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Betameth Eye/Ear Drops?

Keep Betameth Eye/Ear Drops in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose off the unused medicine. Keep it away from children and other people to avoid any misuse.

In Bacterial eye / ear infections

Betameth Eye/Ear Drops helps relieve symptoms of bacterial eye/ear infections such as redness, swelling, itching, and watering of eyes. This medicine works by decreasing the production of certain chemicals that cause inflammation of the eye/ear. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. Use it as prescribed to get the most benefit. If you see no improvement even after a week, talk to your doctor.

In Treatment of Allergic conditions

Betameth Eye/Ear Drops is used to treat many different inflammatories and allergic conditions including arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, and conditions that affect the skin, blood, eyes, lungs, stomach, and nervous system. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions and prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It helps relieve symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions. If you are not sure why you are being given this medicine, ask your doctor.This medicine is given orally (by mouth). You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.show moreshow less

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Upset stomach

Reduction in bone density

Bitter taste

Blurred vision

Eye irritation

Irritation of ear

Alcohol:

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Betameth Eye/Ear Drops 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.

Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Betameth Eye/Ear Drops 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 Betameth Eye/Ear Drops alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney:

No interaction found/established

Liver:

No interaction found/established

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