Betoact Bottle Of 5ml Eye Drops

Betoact Eye drops contain bepotastine as an active ingredient and is useful in treating itching in the eyes, which is caused by conjunctivitis. You should avoid using this medicine if you are allergic to it. You should use Betoact eye drops as instructed by the doctor.

Before using Betoact eye drops, please discuss with your doctor if you have any other eye conditions.

Dosage

Overdose

If you think you have applied too many drops of Betoact in your eyes, wash off your eyes immediately. If you experience any symptoms or upon accidental ingestion, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed using Betoact eye drops, instill the drops as soon as you remember if the next instillation is more than 4 hours later. If it is almost time for the next instillation, skip the missed instillation and instill the drops as usual. Do not overuse this medicine to compensate for the missed instillation.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Histamine is a natural substance that is produced by cells in the eyes that cause allergic reactions. Bepotastine reduces this allergic reaction by preventing the effect of this histamine.

Directions for Use

• Betoact eye drop is meant for topical ophthalmic use only.
• Use these eye drops as advised by your doctor & do not miss any dose.
• Wash your hands thoroughly before and after using this medicine.
• Close your eyes for 2-3 minutes and do not blink or squeeze after application.
• Avoid touching your eyes with the dropper and it must be kept clean.
• Wipe any excess liquid from your face with a tissue.
• You should remove your contact lens before using the eye drops.
• Check for the color of the solution. Avoid using it if it has changed colour or has become cloudy.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I instill Betoact Eye drops during pregnancy?

There is limited information on the use of Betoact eye drops in pregnancy. Hence it is recommended not to use the same unless prescribed by your doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I instill Betoact Eye drops while breastfeeding?

There is limited information on the use of Betoact eye drops while breastfeeding. You should not use this medicine during breastfeeding without a doctor's consultation.

Driving

Can I drive if I have instilled Betoact Eye drops?

Betoact eye drops do not affect your ability to drive or use machinery. However, if you experience side effects like blurred vision, you should avoid driving or using machines.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol f I have instilled Betoact Eye drops?

No information is available on interactions of Betoact eye drops when taken with alcohol. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for further details.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• Your eyes may get red due to contact lenses, as this medicine should not be used to treat any irritation caused by contact lenses.
• If you experience irritation, pain, redness of the eye and vision changes occur or your condition worsens, you may need to discontinue the treatment.
• Contact lenses should be removed before each application and may be inserted after 15 minutes.
• Avoid contamination or possible eye injury, do not touch the tip to the bottle or vial to any surface and avoid contact with the eye.
• Use the solution within one month after opening the container.
• If you accidentally ingest or swallow this medicine, contact your doctor or visit the hospital immediately.

Contraindications

If you are allergic to bepotastine or any of the ingredients of Betoact eye drops.

Side effects

• Mild taste after instillation
• Irritation
• Headache
• Infection of the nose and throat

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Betoact Eye drops may affect the way other medicines work.
• You should always inform the doctor if you are taking any other medicines, herbal preparation and supplements to avoid any interaction.
• If you use another eye drop product concomitantly with Betoact Eye drops, keep a minimum gap of 15 minutes between the instillation of two medicines.

Storage and disposal

• Store Betoact eye drops at or below 25°C in a clean and dry place.
• Keep the medicine away from children and pets.
• You should not use the eye drops once the expiry date has passed and discard them properly.
• Do not use this medicine if you notice the contents are of a different colour in any way or if particles are present.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do I need to take any precautions during the treatment with Betoact eye drops?

• You should wash your hands properly before and after the use of Betoact eye drops.
• Heart patients should be more careful during the use of this medicine, as it can alter your heartbeat.
• The eye drops should be discarded after 4 weeks of the first opening.
• Try not to touch the dropper and should be kept out of the reach of children.

Can Betoact eye drops be used with contact lenses?

No, it is advisable to remove contact lenses and then instill the Betoact eye drops. You can use the lenses 15 mins after instilling the drops.