Betnesol N Drop 5ml

Betnesol N Drop 5ml contains Betamethasone + Neomycin, a steroid and antibiotic preparation. Made by Glaxo Smithkline Ltd, it is prescribed for inflamed skin, eye and ear conditions with infection. Pack size: betnesol n drop 5ml.

Uses of Betnesol N Drop 5ml

Betnesol N Drop 5ml 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.

How Betnesol N Drop 5ml 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

Used correctly and for short periods, Betnesol N Drop 5ml 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.

Storage

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Keep the bottle tightly closed and do not use it after the expiry date or the period stated on the label once opened. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Betnesol N Drop 5ml online in Pakistan

Order Betnesol N Drop 5ml 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.