Betason N 0.1%+0.5% (Ophthalmic Solution)
5 ml drop: ৳ 32.44
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Betamethasone neomycin sulphate ee |
| Company | Reman drug laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Ophthalmic and Otic Steroid - Antibiotic Combination
Categories
- Ophthalmic Medication
- Otic Medication
- Antibiotic
- Steroid
- Corticosteroid
Description
- Treats inflammatory conditions in the eye, ear, and nose
- Effective in inflammatory dermatoses and psoriasis
- Bactericidal against many bacteria commonly associated with skin infections
Dimensions
- Not specified
Color options
- Not applicable
Functions
- Reduces inflammation
- Treats bacterial infections
- Controls eye, ear, and nose conditions
Materials
- Not applicable
Technical specifications
- Betamethasone: Corticosteroid effective in inflammatory dermatoses
- Neomycin Sulfate: Bactericidal against many bacteria, broad-spectrum antibiotic
Design elements
- Ophthalmic ointment
- Eye drops
- Ear drops
- Nasal drops
Usability features
- Eye Drops: Instill 1 drop into the eye every one or two hours
- Ear Drops: Instill 2 or 3 drops into the ear every two or three hours
- Nasal Drops: Instill 2 or 3 drops into each nostril two or three times daily
- Eye Ointment: Applied thinly and evenly to the conjunctival sac at night or 3-4 times daily
Dosage administration
- Varies based on the affected area and severity
Contraindications
- Avoid viral, fungal, tuberculous, or purulent conditions
- Contra-indicated in glaucoma or herpetic keratitis
- Avoid use when ear drum is perforated
Side effects
- Rare acute sensitization to neomycin
- Rise in intra-ocular pressure with corticosteroid eye drops
- Thinning of the cornea and cataract with prolonged corticosteroid use
Pregnancy lactation
- Not classified by FDA
- Topical steroid use should be limited during pregnancy
Precautions warnings
- Avoid administering steroids to 'red eyes' without definitive diagnosis
- Regular review needed to exclude raised intra-ocular pressure or infections
Therapeutic class
- Ophthalmic steroid - antibiotic combined preparations
Storage conditions
- Store below 25°C