Betnesol-N 0.1%/0.5% Eye Oint

Betnesol-N 0.1%/0.5% Eye Oint, made by Glaxo Smithkline Ltd, is a steroid and antibiotic preparation. Its active ingredient is Betamethasone + Neomycin 0.1%, and it is used for eye inflammation with bacterial infection, such as infected conjunctivitis and blepharitis, and inflammation after eye surgery. Pack size: 5 gm eye oint.

Uses of Betnesol-N 0.1%/0.5% Eye Oint

Betnesol-N 0.1%/0.5% Eye Oint is used for eye inflammation with bacterial infection, such as infected conjunctivitis and blepharitis, and inflammation after eye surgery.

How Betnesol-N 0.1%/0.5% Eye Oint works

Betamethasone is a corticosteroid that calms inflammation, easing redness, swelling and itching. Neomycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that kills bacteria by stopping them from making essential proteins. Together they treat the infection and the inflammation around it.

Possible side effects

Common side effects of Betnesol-N 0.1%/0.5% Eye Oint include:

• Brief stinging or burning after use
• Temporary blurred vision
• Mild eye irritation

Long or repeated use of steroid eye drops can raise the pressure in the eye or cause cataract, so use them only for as long as your doctor advises and go for check-ups if treatment is long.

Precautions and warnings

• Use it only for the time your doctor advises.
• Do not use it for a red eye that has not been checked by a doctor.
• Remove soft contact lenses before use.
• Do not let the tip of the bottle touch the eye or any other surface, to keep it clean.
• If you use more than one eye medicine, wait at least 5 minutes between them.

Storage

Store below 30°C and keep the cap tightly closed. For external use only; avoid contact with the eyes unless the product is made for eye use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Betnesol-N 0.1%/0.5% Eye Oint online in Pakistan

Order Betnesol-N 0.1%/0.5% Eye Oint from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Betamethasone + Neomycin by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.