B-Cort 0.1% (Ophthalmic Solution)
5 ml drop: ৳ 30.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Betamethasone sodium phosphate |
| Company | Globe pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Short-term treatment of steroid responsive inflammatory conditions of the eye
- Non-infected inflammatory conditions of the ear or nose
Pharmacology
- Corticosteroids bind to the glucocorticoid receptor
- Inhibiting pro-inflammatory signals
- Promoting anti-inflammatory signals
- Betamethasone phosphate has a short duration of action
- Corticosteroids have a wide therapeutic window
Dosage & Administration
- Eye: 1 or 2 drops to each affected eye every 1 or 2 hours until control is achieved
- Ear: 2 or 3 drops to each affected ear every 2 or 3 hours until control is achieved
- Nose: 2 or 3 drops instilled into each nostril 2 or 3 times daily
Interaction
- Specific drug interaction studies have not been conducted
Side Effects
- Hypersensitivity reactions may occur leading to irritation, burning, stinging, itching and dermatitis
- Topical corticosteroid use may result in corneal ulceration
- Increased intraocular pressure leading to optic nerve damage
- Reduced visual acuity
- Intensive or prolonged use of topical corticosteroids may lead to formation of posterior subcapsular cataracts
- In those diseases causing thinning of the cornea or sclera, corticosteroid therapy may result in thinning of the globe leading to perforation
- Mydriasis
- Ptosis
- Epithelial punctate keratitis have also been reported following ophthalmic use of corticosteroids
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No adequate and well controlled studies for pregnant woman
- It should not be used extensively in pregnant woman
- No information available whether it is secreted in the milk or not
Precautions & Warnings
- Topical corticosteroids should never be given for an undiagnosed red eye
- Ophthalmic treatment with corticosteroid preparations should not be repeated or prolonged without regular review to exclude raised intraocular pressure, cataract formation or unsuspected infections
Overdose Effects
- Long-term intensive topical use may lead to systemic effects
Therapeutic Class
- Corticosteroid
Storage Conditions
- Protected from light
- Store below 25°C
- Keep out of reach of children
- Do not use more than 4 weeks after opening