Betamethasone and Neomycin, Eye/Ear/Nasal

Corticosteroid Combinations, Eye · Aminoglycoside/Corticosteroid

Indications

Eye: Non-infected inflammatory conditions (e.g. uveitis, marginal keratitis, allergic conjunctivitis, blepharitis and episcleritis) where development of bacterial infection is likely. Ear: Otitis externa and other inflammatory conditions where bacterial infection is present or suspected. Nose: Inflammatory conditions where infection is present or suspected.

Dosage

Eye: Adults & Children: 1 or 2 drops one or two hourly or 0.5 cm oint two or three times daily and/or at night. Ear: Adults & Children: 2 or 3 drops two or three hourly. Nose: Adults & Children: 2-3 drops in each nostril two or three times daily.

Adverse Effects

Corneal thinning, cataract, rise in intra-ocular pressure, sensitization and cross resistance to neomycin; avoid unnecessary use.

Risk Factor (Pregnancy/Lactation)

Contraindications: Eye: Viral, fungal, tuberculous or purulent infections. Dendritic ulcer. Glaucoma. Ear: Viral, fungal, tuberculous or purulent conditions. Perforated ear drum. Nose: Viral, fungal or tuberculous conditions. Precautions: Prolonged use in pregnancy.

Pharmacokinetics

BETAMETHASONE: Excretion: Urine. NEOMYCIN: Metabolism: Not metabolized. Excretion: Urine.

Brands with this active ingredient

• Betnesol-N
• Ocemovate-N

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