Betameth Eye/Ear Drops

Never use Betameth Eye/Ear Drops if the seal is broken before you use it for the first time. Wash your hands before using it and shake the bottle well before each use. Make sure you remove contact lenses if you wear them and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back. You should not discontinue using the medicine unless your doctor tells you so. Stopping the medication before time may allow the bacteria to continue their growth, which may result in the return of the infection.

It may cause irritation in the eye/ear, blurred vision, and bitter taste in your mouth. However, these side effects are usually temporary and resolve with time. If your vision is blurred or you have other changes in sight for a time, do not drive or operate other machines until your vision is clear. Do not use the medicine on your ear if you have a perforated or ruptured eardrum. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult with their doctors before using this medicine.

• Treatment of Allergic conditions
• Bacterial eye/ear infections

• Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
• Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye/ear, to avoid contamination.
• Talk to your doctor if your symptoms haven't started to improve within two days of starting treatment, if they get worse during treatment or if you get another eye /ear infection.
• Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the medication.
• If using Betameth Eye/Ear Drops for an eye:
  • Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
  • Do not wear contact lenses, while using this medication.
  • It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.