Betricin-N 0.1%+0.5% (Ophthalmic Solution)

Indications

• Inflammatory conditions of the eye
• Inflammatory conditions of the ear
• Inflammatory conditions of the nose
• Inflammatory dermatoses

Pharmacology

• Corticosteroid: Effective in inflammatory dermatoses and psoriasis
• Neomycin Sulfate: Bactericidal against many bacteria

Dosage & Administration

• Drops:
  • 1 drop instilled into the eye every one or two hours
  • 2 or 3 drops instilled into the ear every two or three hours
  • 2 or 3 drops instilled 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

Contraindications

Viral, fungal, tuberculous or purulent conditions

Side Effects

• Acute sensitization to neomycin
• Serious rise in intra-ocular pressure with corticosteroid eye drops
• Thinning of the cornea
• Cataract

Pregnancy & Lactation

Not classified by FDA for pregnancy category

Precautions & Warnings

• Steroids should not be administered to 'red eyes' without definitive diagnosis
• Regular review to exclude raised intra-ocular pressure or infections

Therapeutic Class

Ophthalmic steroid-antibiotic combined preparations

Storage Conditions

Store below 25°C