Betameth N Eye/Ear Drops is a medicine used to treat bacterial eye or ear infections. It kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing bacteria in the eyes. This way it relieves the symptoms and speeds up the healing process.

Betameth N Eye/Ear Drops is a combination of two medicines: Betameth N Eye/Ear Drops1 and Betameth N Eye/Ear Drops2 which treat skin infections.

Uses of Betameth N Eye/Ear Drops

Treatment of Bacterial eye / ear infections

Benefits of Betameth N Eye/Ear Drops

In Treatment of Bacterial eye / ear infections

Betameth N Eye/Ear Drops is a combination of medicines, Ofloxacin and Betamethasone. Ofloxacin is an antibiotic that stops the growth of the bacteria that is causing the infection. Betamethasone helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, itching, soreness, watery eyes or ear discharge caused due to eye/ear infections.

The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on your condition. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Side effects of Betameth N Eye/Ear Drops

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

Common side effects of Betameth N

Burning sensation
Itching

How to use Betameth N Eye/Ear Drops

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 Betameth N Eye/Ear Drops works

Betameth N Eye/Ear Drops is a combination of two medicines: Betamethasone and Neomycin. Betamethasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye/ear red, swollen and itchy. Neomycin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth in the eye/ear by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Betameth N Eye/Ear Drops during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Betameth N Eye/Ear Drops during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Betameth N Eye/Ear Drops may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Betameth N Eye/Ear Drops?

If you miss a dose of Betameth N Eye/Ear Drops, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Betameth N Eye/Ear Drops

₹12/Eye/Ear Drops

Betnesol-N Eye/Ear Drops

Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹18.2/eye/ear drops

24% cheaper

Solubin N Eye/Ear Drops

Perk Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹24.75/eye/ear drops

3% costlier

Benicort N Eye/Ear Drops

P & B Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹9.18/eye/ear drops

62% cheaper

Betabiotic L Eye/Ear Drops

Mac Laboratories Ltd

₹28.5/eye/ear drops

19% costlier

Beta N Eye/Ear Drops

Oscar Remedies Pvt Ltd

₹10.95/eye/ear drops

54% cheaper

Quick tips

Betameth N Eye/Ear Drops is used to treat bacterial infections and inflammation of the eye/ear.
Do not use it for more than the prescribed duration as it may cause secondary infections.
Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface to avoid contamination.
Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
It may cause short term blurring of vision when used in the eyes. Use caution before driving or using machines.
Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

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References

Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate and Neomycin Sulphate Eye/Ear Drops. Mumbai, India: GlaxoSmithKline; 2018. [Accessed on 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
ScienceDirect. Neomycin. [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
PubChem. Neomycin. [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

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