Betamethasone + Neomycin: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Betamethasone + Neomycin is a steroid and antibiotic preparation. It is a prescription medicine used for inflamed skin, eye and ear conditions with infection. In Pakistan it is available as cream, lotion and drops, made by 4 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Betamethasone + Neomycin 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.

What is Betamethasone + Neomycin used for?

• Inflamed skin
• Eye
• Ear conditions with infection

Betamethasone + Neomycin is used for inflamed skin, eye, ear or nose conditions where a bacterial infection is present or likely. As a cream or ointment it treats infected eczema and dermatitis; as drops it is used for inflamed outer ear infections and some eye or nasal inflammation. It should be used only for as long as your doctor recommends.

Side effects of Betamethasone + Neomycin

Used correctly and for short periods, Betamethasone + Neomycin rarely causes problems. Common effects include:

• Stinging or burning on application
• Itching or irritation
• Temporary blurred vision after eye drops
• Skin thinning with long use

See a doctor for worsening pain or redness, changes in vision, any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, or a spreading rash.

Precautions and warnings

• Use only for the time prescribed, as long use can thin the skin or raise eye pressure.
• Do not use ear drops if you have, or might have, a perforated eardrum, as neomycin can damage hearing.
• Do not use it on viral or fungal infections such as cold sores, herpes of the eye or ringworm.
• Avoid large areas of broken skin and long use in children.
• Speak to your doctor before using it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions about Betamethasone + Neomycin

What is the price of Betamethasone + Neomycin in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Betamethasone + Neomycin products currently in stock range from Rs 52 to Rs 358 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Betnesol N Eye Ointment at Rs 52. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Betamethasone + Neomycin are available in Pakistan?

Betamethasone + Neomycin is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Betnesol (Glaxo Smithkline Ltd), Betnovate (Glaxo Smithkline Ltd), Betnesol-n (Glaxo Smithkline Ltd), Betaderm (Atco Laboratories Ltd), Betacin-n (Geofman Pharmaceuticals), Kanadex (Krka-pak Pharmaceutical & Chemical Works) and Biozone (Biogen Pharma).

Do I need a prescription for Betamethasone + Neomycin?

Yes. Betamethasone + Neomycin is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Betamethasone + Neomycin be used during pregnancy?

Speak to your doctor before using it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Are all Betamethasone + Neomycin brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Betamethasone + Neomycin in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Betamethasone + Neomycin brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 8 products containing Betamethasone + Neomycin from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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