Betnesol-N Eye/Ear Drops is a medicine used to treat bacterial eye or ear infections. It kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing bacteria in the eyes/ears. This way it relieves the symptoms and speeds up the healing process.
Betnesol-N Eye/Ear Drops is to be used only in the affected eye or ear. Read the label carefully for instructions before you use the medicine. Use it in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor or as instructed on the label. Do not use too much or too little. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Complete your course even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may bring back the infection.
There is limited data available regarding the common side effects of Betnesol-N Eye/Ear Drops. However, it may cause temporary blurred vision or a burning sensation immediately after instilling the medicine. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if they persist or get worse, inform your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in this medicine or if you are taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using this medicine, as it may cause temporary blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive. In case of accidental contact with your nose or mouth, immediately rinse it with water.
Uses of Betnesol-N Eye/Ear Drops
Treatment of Bacterial eye/ear infections
Benefits of Betnesol-N Eye/Ear Drops
In Treatment of Bacterial eye/ear infections
Betnesol-N Eye/Ear Drops is used to relieve symptoms of bacterial infections in the eyes and ears. Betnesol-N Eye/Ear Drops provides relief by controlling inflammation and preventing the infection from worsening, promoting quicker recovery. It helps reduce redness, swelling, and discomfort while targeting and eliminating infection-causing bacteria.
Side effects of Betnesol-N Eye/Ear Drops
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Betnesol-N
Limited data available
How to use Betnesol-N Eye/Ear Drops
This medicine is for external use only.Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.
How Betnesol-N Eye/Ear Drops works
Betnesol-N Eye/Ear Drops is a combination of two medicines: Betamethasone and Neomycin. Betamethasone is a steroid that blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye/ear red, swollen, and itchy. Neomycin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth in the eye/ear by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Betnesol-N Eye/Ear Drops may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Betnesol-N Eye/Ear Drops is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Betnesol-N Eye/Ear Drops may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Betnesol-N Eye/Ear Drops?
If you miss a dose of Betnesol-N Eye/Ear Drops, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Follow your doctor’s instructions on dosage and duration.
Betnesol-N Eye/Ear Drops is for eye or ear use only; do not ingest or use on other body parts.
Wash hands before application to prevent contamination.
If you wear contact lenses, wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting the lenses after application.
Use for the full prescribed duration, even if symptoms improve, to make sure the infection does not return.
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Patient concerns
I have left ear problem. I am not able to listen any thing by left ear. I have very high tinnitus. Is is sudden however in childhood my capability to listen was little bit decreased due to a child fight. At that time in eardrum one hole was happed but at not hole was self fixed. Plz guide as one doctor said that I will not be able to listen in future from left ear as I have s n loss. I have attached audiometric report .
Dr. Richa Jain
Ophthalmology
Consult ear specialist. U made query to eye specialist
I am facing mild thumping sound in my left ear since many days. It is not continuous but happens mostly in the evening to night time. Have taken lorox and sinarest lp 9 doses as per the allopathic doctor's guidance couple of weeks back. Also have put betnesol n drops in ear for 10 days or so. Still not completely recovered
Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni
Ayurveda
Hi Kindly consult to Ayurvedic doctor at your local city area , face to face consult is needed.
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Name: Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Dr. Annie Besant Road, Mumbai - 400 030
Country of origin: India Expires on or after: February, 2026
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