Eyebet Eye/Ear/Nasal Drops(Betamethasone 0.1%)
Therapeutic Group: Ophthalmic- Steroid
Presentation
Eyebet eye/ear/nasal drops: Each ml contains Betamethasone sodium phosphate BP 1 mg
Description
Eyebet is a preparation of betamethasone. Betamethasone is a synthetic, topical corticosteroid. It has anti-allergic, anti-pruritic and anti-inflammatory activity
Indications
Short-term treatment of steroid responsive in inflammatory conditions of the eye after clinical exclusion of bacterial, viral or fungal infections. Non-infected inflammatory conditions of the ear or nose.
Dosage & Administration
Adults and children
Eye: 1 or 2 drops to each affected eye every 1 or 2 hours until control is achieved, then the frequency may be reduced.
Ear: 2 or 3 drops to each affected ear every 2 or 3 hours until control is achieved, then the frequency may be reduced.
Nose: 2 or 3 drops instilled into each nostril 2 or 3 times daily.
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 and epithelial punctate keratitis have also been reported following ophthalmic use of corticosteroids
Precautions
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
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation
There are no adequate and well controlled studies for pregnant woman. It should not be used extensively in pregnant woman. There is no information available whether it is secreted in the milk or not.
Drug Interaction
Specific drug interaction studies have not been conducted.
Over Dose
Long-term intensive topical use may lead to systemic effects
Storage
Eyebet should be protected from light, store below 25 °C. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use more than 4 weeks after opening
Commercial Pack
Eyebet eye/ear/nasal drops: Plastic dropper bottle containing 5 ml eye/ear/nasal drops.