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

3 gm tube: ৳ 10.77

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Betamethasone neomycin sulphate ee
Company Nipa pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Betricin n 01 05 eye drop

Indications

  • Inflammatory conditions in the eye
  • Otitis externa
  • Inflammatory conditions in the nose

Pharmacology

  • Corticosteroid effect
  • Anti-inflammatory action
  • Bactericidal action
  • Broad spectrum antibiotic

Dosage & Administration

  • Drops:
    • Eye: 1 drop instilled every one or two hours
    • Ear: 2 or 3 drops every two or three hours
    • Nose: 2 or 3 drops two or three times daily
  • Eye Ointment: Applied thinly and evenly to the conjunctival sac

Contraindications

  • Viral, fungal, tuberculous or purulent conditions
  • Contra-indicated in glaucoma and herpetic keratitis
  • Not to be used when the ear drum is perforated

Side Effects

  • Acute sensitization to neomycin
  • Rise in intra-ocular pressure
  • Thinning of the cornea
  • Cataract

Pregnancy & Lactation

Not classified by FDA

Precautions & Warnings

  • Avoid administration to 'red eyes' without definitive diagnosis
  • Regular review during treatment with steroid preparations
  • Minimize unnecessary topical use of neomycin

Therapeutic Class

Ophthalmic steroid - antibiotic combined preparations

Storage Conditions

Store below 25°C

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