Betnesol-N Eye/Ear Drops

Betnesol-N eye/ear drops is used to treat redness, itching, and discomfort of eyes/ears caused due to bacterial infection. It contains betamethasone and neomycin as active substances. This eye/ear drop should be used externally only.

Do not ingest this medicine. Avoid touching the dropper with your hands. Use this medicine in the exact dose and duration as recommended by the doctor.

Dosage

Overdose

As Betnesol-N eye/ear drops is meant for external application, cases of overdose are unlikely. However, upon accidental ingestion, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital. If you have applied extra quantities of it, wash/wipe out the excess of the medicine with tissue or cotton.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed using this medicine, use it as soon as possible. Do not overuse this medicine to compensate for the missed dose.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Betnesol-N eye/ear drops contain betamethasone and neomycin as active substances.
• Betamethasone is a steroid medicine that reduces redness, swelling, and irritation.
• Neomycin is an antibiotic medicine that controls bacterial infection.
• These drops help in reducing the discomfort caused by redness and irritation of the eyes or ear and in controlling the bacterial infection.

Directions for Use

• Use this medicine as instructed by your doctor.
• Follow directions carefully and do not miss an application.
• Wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying.
• Avoid touching your eyes with the dropper. The dropper must be kept clean to avoid infections.
• Use the exact number of drops as recommended by your doctor.
• If you have been prescribed any other eye/ear drops or ointments, keep an interval of at least 5 minutes between both the medicines.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I use Betnesol-N eye/ear drops during pregnancy?

There is limited information about the effect of Betnesol-N eye/ear drops in pregnant women. Thus, it is recommended not to use Betnesol-N eye/ear drops in pregnancy unless recommended by the doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I use Betnesol-N eye/ear drops while breastfeeding?

No information is available if Betnesol-N eye/ear drops pass into human breast milk. Breastfeeding women should only use this eye/ear drop if advised by the doctor.

Driving

Can I drive if I have used Betnesol-N eye/ear drops?

Betnesol-N eye/ear drops may cause temporary blurriness in vision. If you experience any such symptoms which may affect your ability to drive properly, then it is suggested that you do not drive.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Betnesol-N eye/ear drops?

There is limited information available regarding the interaction of alcohol with Betnesol-N eye/ear drops. Ask your doctor for advice on alcohol intake along with Betnesol-N eye/ear drops.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have any severe infection, a viral or fungal disease.
• You do not find any improvement in your condition after using this medicine for about 7-days.
• You notice the worsening of your problem after using these drops.
• You have raised pressure in your eyes or you wear contact lenses.
• You have a viral or fungal infection of the eyes.
• You are diabetic, you have ulcers or pus discharge from your eyes.
• You experience discharge coming out of the ears or your eardrum is perforated.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to betamethasone, neomycin, or any other component of Betnesol-N eye/ear drops.
• If you have viral, fungal, or any serious condition of the eye causing pus discharge or ulcers.
• If you have any problem in your eye, which has not been diagnosed by your doctor yet.
• If the pressure inside your eye is raised (glaucoma).
• If your eardrum is perforated.
• If you are suffering from viral or fungal infections of the respiratory system or sinuses.

Side effects

• Raised pressure inside the eye
• Itching in the eyes
• Eye redness
• Irritation in eyes
• Disturbed vision

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Since Betnesol-N eye/ear drops is to be used externally on eyes/ears, it is less likely to interact with other medicines.
• However, consult your doctor if you are taking other medicines for treating other health conditions.

Interactions with food items

There are no specific food interactions reported with Betnesol N eye/ear drops. You can continue your regular diet while using this medication.

Storage and disposal

• Store Betnesol-N eye/ear drops at a temperature below 25ºC in a cool and dry place.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does Betnesol-N eye/ear drops contain steroids?

Yes, Betnesol-N eye/ear drops contains steroid namely Betamethasone.

Can Betnesol-N eye/ear drops cause deafness?

Betnesol-N eye/ear drops will not cause deafness if used on doctor's advice and in the proper way.

Can Betnesol-N eye/ear drops cause blindness?

Betnesol-N eye/ear drops will not cause blindness if used on doctor's advice and in the proper way. However, if it is used for a wrong eye condition of the eye, which has not been advised by your doctor, it may lead to blindness.

Can I use Betnesol-N eye/ear drops while wearing my contact lenses?

Do not use this medicine while you are wearing contact lenses. Remove contact lenses before using Betnesol-N eye/ear drops and wait at least 15 minutes or more before reinsertion. A component of this eye drop (Benzalkonium chloride) is known to discolour soft contact lenses.

What is Betnesol-N eye/ear drops used for?

Betnesol-N eye/ear drops is used for the treatment of redness, swelling, irritation (inflammation) of the eyes or ears caused due to bacterial infections.

Is Betnesol-N eye/ear drops an antifungal medicine?

No, Betnesol-N eye/ear drops is an ocular antibacterial and steroid medicine used for the treatment of redness, swelling, irritation (inflammation) of the eyes or ears caused due to bacterial infections.