Betabiotic L Eye/Ear Drops

Betabiotic L Eye/Ear Drops is a combination medicine used to treat bacterial infections of the eye and ear like allergic conjunctivitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane (conjunctiva) of the eye), uveitis (inflammation of the uvea-middle layer of the eye), marginal keratitis (inflammation of the cornea), blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids), and otitis externa (inflammation of the ear). Betabiotic L Eye/Ear Drops may also be used to treat steroid-responsive inflammation of the ear and nose. 

Betabiotic L Eye/Ear Drops is composed of two medicines: Betamethasone and Neomycin. Betamethasone belongs to the class of corticosteroids. It blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy. Neomycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that prevents bacteria from synthesising essential proteins required to carry out vital functions. It has broad-spectrum activity against aerobic gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. 

Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your infection. Betabiotic L Eye/Ear Drops is for external use only. Common side effects of Betabiotic L Eye/Ear Drops include irritation, itching, redness, burning or a stinging sensation at the application site. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, consult a doctor.

Let your doctor know if you are sensitive to Betabiotic L Eye/Ear Drops or any other medications. Please inform your doctor if you have any undiagnosed red eye, pulmonary tuberculosis, hearing problems (ototoxicity) and a perforated eardrum before using Betabiotic L Eye/Ear Drops. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Betabiotic L Eye/Ear Drops. Betabiotic L Eye/Ear Drops should be used in children only when advised by a doctor, and their growth should be closely monitored since there are chances of delay in growth.

Betabiotic L Eye/Ear Drops treats various bacterial infections like allergic conjunctivitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane (conjunctiva) of the eye), uveitis inflammation of the uvea (middle layer of the eye), marginal keratitis (inflammation of the cornea), blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids), and otitis externa (inflammation of the ear). It may also be used to treat steroid-responsive inflammation of the ear and nose. Betabiotic L Eye/Ear Drops consists of Betamethasone (corticosteroid) and Neomycin (antibiotic). Betamethasone blocks prostaglandins production (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen, and itchy. Neomycin prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Before taking Betabiotic L Eye/Ear Drops, let your doctor know if you have a history of eye problems (glaucoma and cataract), heart, liver, or kidney diseases, undiagnosed red eye, pulmonary tuberculosis, hearing problems (ototoxicity) or a perforated eardrum. Avoid touching the dropper with bare hands since it contaminates the dropper tip and solution. If you wear contact lenses, please inform your doctor since eye drops may contain additives like Benzalkonium chloride that change the colour of the lens. It is advised to check with your doctor before using Betabiotic L Eye/Ear Drops if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Betabiotic L Eye/Ear Drops should be used in children only when advised by a doctor.

It is advised to contact your doctor if the infection symptoms persist or worsen after two weeks of treatment.