BETATEK
BETAMETHASONE, EYE, EAR AND NASAL · by INNVOTEK
Composition
Eye/Ear/Nose Drop: Betamethasone sodium phosphate 0.1% w/v. Eye Oint: Betamethasone sodium phosphate 0.1% w/w
Indications & Dosage
Non-infected inflammatory conditions of eye: Adults & Children: 1 or 2 drops one or two hourly or 0.5 cm ointment two or three times daily and/or at night. Non-infected inflammatory conditions of ear: Adults & Children: 2 or 3 drops two or three hourly. Non-infected inflammatory conditions of nose: Adults & Children: 2-3 drops in each nostril two or three times daily.
Contraindications
Viral, fungal, tuberculous or purulent infections dendritic ulcer, glaucoma (in use of eye drop), perfo-rated ear drum (in use of ear drop)
Pregnancy
Avoid unless essential
Lactation
Avoid unless essential
Side Effects
Corneal thinning, cataract, rise in infra-ocular pressure; avoid unnecessary use.