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These include paralysis, blindness, stroke, and sometimes death. Safety and effectiveness of corticosteroids given into the spine have not been confirmed. Corticosteroids are not approved for this use.
Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments. Discuss any possible risks to your baby. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome: Acne; clumsiness; dizziness; facial flushing; general body discomfort; headache; increased appetite; increased sweating; lightheadedness; nausea; nervousness; pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site; sleeplessness; upset stomach.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur: Severe allergic reactions rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue ; black, tarry stools; changes in body fat; changes in menstrual periods; changes in skin color; chest pain; easy bruising or bleeding; irregular heartbeat; mental or mood changes eg, depression ; muscle pain, wasting, or weakness; seizures; severe nausea or vomiting; sudden severe dizziness or headache; swelling of feet or legs; symptoms of infection eg, chills, fever, sore throat ; tendon or bone pain; thinning of the skin; unusual skin sensation; unusual weight gain; vision changes or other eye problems; vomit that looks like coffee grounds.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. It fights bacteria in the body. Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. Once the patient is stable for at least 48 hours, less toxic IV or oral antibiotic therapy may be considered according to microbiology sensitivity data.
In penicillin-allergic patients, vancomycin 1 g is infused IV 1 to 2 hours prior to the procedure. Usual Adult Dose for Bacterial Infection: 1.
Usual Adult Dose for Burns - External: 2 to 2. Usual Adult Dose for Osteomyelitis: 1. Comments: Limiting the duration of Gentamicin therapy may help limit toxicity.
Intraperitoneally in CAPD patients: 0. Once the patient's condition improves, less toxic IV or oral antibiotic therapy may be considered according to microbiology sensitivity data. However, if clinical improvement is not achieved by weeks, diagnosis should be reviewed. Concurrent use of Phenobarbital, Phenytoin, rifampin or ephedrine may enhance the metabolism of corticosteroids, reducing their therapeutic effects.
Patients receiving both a corticosteroid an estrogen should be observed for excessive corticosteroid effects. Concurrent use of corticosteroids with potassium-depleting diuretics may enhance Hypokalemia with cardiac glycosides may enhance the possibility of arrhythmias or digitalis toxicity associated with hypokalemia. Corticosteroids may enhance the potassium depletion caused by amphotericin B. In all patients taking any of these drug therapy combinations, serum electrolyte determinations, particularly potassium levels should be monitored closely.
Concurrent use of corticosteroids with coumarin-type anticoagulants may increase or decrease the anticoagulant effects possibly requiring adjustment in dosage.
Combined effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or alcohol with glucocorticosteroids may result in an increased occurrence or increased severity of gastrointestinal ulceration. Corticosteroids may decrease blood salicylate concentrations. Acetylsalicylic acid should be used cautiously in conjunction with corticosteroids in hypoprothrombinemia.
Dosage adjustments of an antidiabetic drug may be necessary when corticosteroids are given to diabetics. Concomitant glucocorticosteroid therapy may inhibit the response to somatotropin.
Laboratory test interactions: corticosteroids may affect the nitroblue tetrazolium test for bacterial infection and produce false negative results. Reported adverse reactions with the use of topical corticosteroids, especially under occlusive dressings, include: Burning, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of the skin, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae and miliaria.
Topical corticosteroids are contraindicated in vaccinia, varicella and tuberculosis of the skin. Information checked by Dr. Sachin Kumar, MD Pharmacology. Talk to a doctor if you want to stop treatment after using betamethasone for a long time. If you've been using the ointment or drops for more than a few weeks, your doctor may tell you to use them less often before you stop completely. This is to reduce the chances of your condition coming back. Talk to your doctor if your condition comes back after you have stopped betamethasone.
Betamethasone can be combined with an antibiotic called neomycin. These drops are known by the brand name Betnesol-N. They can be prescribed when there is inflammation and signs of a bacterial infection. They are often used to treat infections in the ear canal known as "swimmer's ear". If you're using steroid medicines such as betamethasone, your adrenal glands may not make as much of some of the hormones your body needs such as cortisol known as the stress hormone.
This is known as adrenal insufficiency. This card is the size of a credit card and fits in your wallet or purse. If you need any medical or dental treatment, or are having surgery or an invasive procedure, show your steroid emergency card to your doctor or dentist. This is important so they know you're having steroid treatment and can give you extra steroids as needed. No, you can eat and drink normally while using betamethasone drops or ointment. Betamethasone drops and ointment do not interfere with any type of contraception, including the combined pill or the emergency contraception.
There's no clear evidence to suggest that betamethasone reduces fertility in either men or women. For most people, taking betamethasone will not affect their ability to drive a car or cycle. However, it might help to wait 15 minutes after using the eye drops or ointment, so that your vision returns to normal.
Page last reviewed: 6 November Next review due: 6 November Betamethasone for eyes, ears and nose - Brand names: Betnesol, Vistamethasone On this page About betamethasone Key facts Who can and cannot use betamethasone How and when to use betamethasone Side effects How to cope with side effects of betamethasone Pregnancy and breastfeeding Cautions with other medicines Common questions about betamethasone.
About betamethasone Betamethasone for eyes, ears and nose is used to treat allergies and inflammation. Betamethasone also comes as: tablets and injections — for many conditions, including asthma and rheumatoid arthritis skin treatments — for eczema, contact dermatitis and psoriasis.
You need to use betamethasone for eyes, ears and nose regularly for it to work, as advised by your doctor. Common side effects for eyes include irritation and blurry vision. For your nose, it can be sneezing and changes in your sense of smell and taste. If you're using betamethasone in your ears, you're unlikely to have any side effects.
Only use a steroid treatment if your doctor prescribes it for you. Do not use someone else's medicine. Brand names include Betnesol and Vistamethasone. Betamethasone with neomycin is known by the brand name Betnesol-N. If your doctor has prescribed high doses of betamethasone to control your symptoms you may need to carry a steroid emergency card. Ask your pharmacist or doctor. Adults, children and babies aged 1 month or over can use betamethasone. To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you: have ever had an allergic reaction to betamethasone, or any other medicine in the past have tuberculosis TB If you're using it for your eyes, also tell them if you: have an infection in your eye, or it's producing pus have shingles have glaucoma have a thinning of your cornea the part of your eye that covers your iris and pupil or sclera the white of your eyeball have redness in your eyes that's not caused by an allergy or inflammation wear soft contact lenses If you're using it for your nose, tell them if you: have an infection of the lining of your nose that's not being treated have recently had surgery on your nose that's not healed yet Do not use betamethasone in your ears if you have a perforated ear drum.
How to use the eye ointment Betamethasone eye ointment is generally used 2 or 3 times a day. Wash and dry your hands. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before you use the eye ointment.
Tilt your head back. Gently pull down your lower eyelid. Hold the tube with the nozzle close to your eye and gently squeeze about 1 to 2 centimetres of the ointment into the space between your lower lid and your eye. Close your eye for a few minutes, so the ointment can spread. Repeat for your other eye, if treating both eyes.
Wait 15 minutes before putting your contact lenses back in. How to use the eye drops The usual dose is 1 or 2 drops in your eye every 1 or 2 hours. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before you use the eye drops. Place drops in the gap between your lower lid and eye squeeze the bottle very gently if necessary. Blink a few times to spread out the drops. Regular eye check-ups If you use betamethasone for your eyes for several weeks, your doctor may ask you to have check-ups. Your doctor will check your eyes for: an increase in pressure infection How to use the ear drops The usual dose is 2 or 3 drops into the ear every 2 or 3 hours.
Tilt your head to one side, with the ear you are treating turned upwards. Bring the tube up to the ear, with the nozzle close to your ear hole. Gently squeeze the drops into your ear. If you can, lie down for at least 10 minutes afterwards.
Keep your head tilted to one side, so the ear being treated is facing the ceiling.
Back to Medicines A to Z. Betamethasone for eyes, ears and nose is used to treat allergies and inflammation. It relieves swelling, redness and irritation. It can help symptoms that affect your eyes and nose caused by hay fever or allergic rhinitis. It's also used to treat inflammation in your outer ear, such as that caused by eczemawater or ear plugs. Betamethasone is a type of medicine called a steroid also known as a corticosteroid.
This is not the same as an anabolic steroid. Betamethasone is available on prescription only. It comes as an eye ointment or as drops for eyes, ears and nose. It also comes combined with neomycin an antibiotic. Betamethasone with neomycin drops are used when there's both inflammation and bacterial infection in the eye, nose or ear. It's not suitable for some people. To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you:. Always follow your doctor's instructions, or the leaflet that comes with your medicine.
However, if you use the eye drops during the day, you'll only need to use the ointment at night. This is because the effect of the eye ointment lasts longer than the eye drops. To reduce the risk of betamethasone affecting your sleep, some doctors prescribe eye drops to use during the day and ointment to use at night. The usual dose is 1 or 2 drops in your eye every 1 or 2 hours. Once the redness, itching and soreness starts to feel better, the drops can be used less often.
If you use betamethasone for your eyes for several weeks, your doctor may ask you to have check-ups. These are to make sure your medicine is working properly and that the dose is right for you. The usual dose is 2 or 3 drops into the ear every 2 or 3 hours. Once the redness, itching and soreness starts to feel better, use the drops less often. The usual dose is 2 or 3 drops put into each nostril 2 or 3 times each day. If you forget to use your ointment or drops, skip the missed dose and take your next one as normal.
Never take 2 doses at the same time. Never take an extra dose to make up for a forgotten one. If you often forget doses, it may help to set an alarm to remind you. You could also ask your pharmacist for advice on other ways to remember your medicines. Like all medicines, betamethasone can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Ask your doctor if you need to carry a steroid emergency card. This can happen immediately after using the drops or ointment and usually only lasts a few minutes.
If you are using betamethasone in your nose, you may experience side effects such as:. It happens rarely, but it is possible to have a serious allergic reaction anaphylaxis to betamethasone.
These are not all the side effects of betamethasone. For a full list see the leaflet inside your medicines packet. It's generally OK to use betamethasone drops or ointment while pregnant. Very little is absorbed into your blood and this small amount is unlikely to cause any problems. For safety your doctor will only prescribe betamethasone in pregnancy if the benefits outweigh the risks. They will prescribe the lowest dose that works for you.
If you're using the eye drops, you can further reduce the amount of betamethasone reaching your blood by pressing your finger onto the inner corner of your eye for 1 minute after using the drops. Betamethasone drops and ointment are generally safe to use while breastfeeding. This is because only a small amount of betamethasone passes into your blood.
For more information about how using steroid nose drops might affect you and your baby during pregnancy, read this leaflet on treating allergic rhinitis on the Best Use of Medicines in Pregnancy BUMPs website. These medicines can increase the level of betamethasone in your body and increase the chances of side effects. There's very little information about taking herbal remedies and supplements while using betamethasone.
Ask a pharmacist for advice. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal medicines, vitamins or supplements. Steroids closely copy the effects of natural hormones produced in your adrenal glands. These are next to your kidneys.
Betamethasone works on your immune system to reduce the symptoms of inflammatory conditions and allergic reactions such as swelling, redness and itching. Your eye, ear or nose condition should start to improve quickly within a few days.
Tell your doctor if you do not feel better after 7 days. However your doctor may ask you to use it for up to 6 to 8 weeks, depending on your condition. Once your symptoms are better, your doctor may tell you to reduce your dose slowly before stopping completely. Once your condition has settled down your doctor will generally recommend that you stop using this medicine.
If you have been using betamethasone eye, ear or nose products for a long time a doctor may advise you to gradually reduce the amount you use before stopping completely. Using betamethasone continuously for a long time can increase the risk of side effects. There's also a risk that some of the medicine gets into your blood, especially if you are using the nose drops. If this happens, there's a very small chance it can cause serious side effects. You may stop using betamethasone when your condition has improved.
Talk to a doctor if you want to stop treatment after using betamethasone for a long time. If you've been using the ointment or drops for more than a few weeks, your doctor may tell you to use them less often before you stop completely. This is to reduce the chances of your condition coming back. Talk to your doctor if your condition comes back after you have stopped betamethasone. Betamethasone can be combined with an antibiotic called neomycin.
These drops are known by the brand name Betnesol-N. They can be prescribed when there is inflammation and signs of a bacterial infection. They are often used to treat infections in the ear canal known as "swimmer's ear". If you're using steroid medicines such as betamethasone, your adrenal glands may not make as much of some of the hormones your body needs such as cortisol known as the stress hormone. This is known as adrenal insufficiency.
This card is the size of a credit card and fits in your wallet or purse. If you need any medical or dental treatment, or are having surgery or an invasive procedure, show your steroid emergency card to your doctor or dentist. This is important so they know you're having steroid treatment and can give you extra steroids as needed. No, you can eat and drink normally while using betamethasone drops or ointment. Betamethasone drops and ointment do not interfere with any type of contraception, including the combined pill or the emergency contraception.
There's no clear evidence to suggest that betamethasone reduces fertility in either men or women. For most people, taking betamethasone will not affect their ability to drive a car or cycle. However, it might help to wait 15 minutes after using the eye drops or ointment, so that your vision returns to normal. Page last reviewed: 6 November Next review due: 6 November Betamethasone for eyes, ears and nose - Brand names: Betnesol, Vistamethasone On this page About betamethasone Key facts Who can and cannot use betamethasone How and when to use betamethasone Side effects How to cope with side effects of betamethasone Pregnancy and breastfeeding Cautions with other medicines Common questions about betamethasone.
About betamethasone Betamethasone for eyes, ears and nose is used to treat allergies and inflammation. Betamethasone also comes as: tablets and injections — for many conditions, including asthma and rheumatoid arthritis skin treatments — for eczema, contact dermatitis and psoriasis. You need to use betamethasone for eyes, ears and nose regularly for it to work, as advised by your doctor.
Common side effects for eyes include irritation and blurry vision. For your nose, it can be sneezing and changes in your sense of smell and taste. If you're using betamethasone in your ears, you're unlikely to have any side effects. Only use a steroid treatment if your doctor prescribes it for you. Do not use someone else's medicine.
Brand names include Betnesol and Vistamethasone. Betamethasone with neomycin is known by the brand name Betnesol-N.
If your doctor has prescribed high doses of betamethasone to control your symptoms you may need to carry a steroid emergency card. Ask your pharmacist or doctor. Adults, children and babies aged 1 month or over can use betamethasone. To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you: have ever had an allergic reaction to betamethasone, or any other medicine in the past have tuberculosis TB If you're using it for your eyes, also tell them if you: have an infection in your eye, or it's producing pus have shingles have glaucoma have a thinning of your cornea the part of your eye that covers your iris and pupil or sclera the white of your eyeball have redness in your eyes that's not caused by an allergy or inflammation wear soft contact lenses If you're using it for your nose, tell them if you: have an infection of the lining of your nose that's not being treated have recently had surgery on your nose that's not healed yet Do not use betamethasone in your ears if you have a perforated ear drum.
How to use the eye ointment Betamethasone eye ointment is generally used 2 or 3 times a day. Wash and dry your hands. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before you use the eye ointment. Tilt your head back.
Betamethasone Dipropionate is a synthetic fluorinated corticosteroid. It is active topically and produces a rapid and sustained response in. Short Term and Long-Term Efficacy of Calcipotriene/ Betamethasone Dipropionate Pfizer, Regeneron, Sanofi, Sandoz/Hexal, and UCB Pharma. Betamethasone. XEVMPD and SPL Country Codes. The Country Code is maintained by ISO International Standards. ASS Hexal (tablets, Hexal AG). BD, betamethasone dipropionate; Cal, calcipotriol; IPD, Foamix, Forward Pharma, Galderma, Hexal AG, Incyte Inc., Janssen-Cilag. Gentamicina + Betametasone Hexal cream is an oil-in-water emulsion. It contains mineral oil, white petrolatum and cetostearyl alcohol for its oil phase in. Patient reported useful No survey data has been collected yet Report useful ». Blink a few times to spread out the drops. Will it affect my fertility? Frequency of application should be determined by the physician according to the severity of the condition. Yes, you can drink alcohol while using betamethasone drops or ointment. Kidney function and drug levels in the blood may be monitored with blood tests during treatment.It is used to treat severe inflammation caused by certain conditions, including severe asthma, severe allergies, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, certain blood disorders, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and certain eye and skin conditions. It may be used for certain types of cancer eg, leukemia. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. It works by modifying the body's immune response to various conditions and decreasing inflammation. Important safety information: Betamethasone may lower the ability of your body to fight infection.
Avoid contact with people who have colds or infections. Tell your doctor if you notice signs of infection like fever, sore throat, rash, or chills. If you have not had chickenpox, shingles, or measles, avoid contact with anyone who does.
Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine. Severe symptoms may occur if you experience injury, surgery, infection, or loss of blood electrolytes.
Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of these events. You may need to begin taking additional corticosteroids. These include paralysis, blindness, stroke, and sometimes death. Safety and effectiveness of corticosteroids given into the spine have not been confirmed. Corticosteroids are not approved for this use. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments. Discuss any possible risks to your baby. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome: Acne; clumsiness; dizziness; facial flushing; general body discomfort; headache; increased appetite; increased sweating; lightheadedness; nausea; nervousness; pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site; sleeplessness; upset stomach.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur: Severe allergic reactions rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue ; black, tarry stools; changes in body fat; changes in menstrual periods; changes in skin color; chest pain; easy bruising or bleeding; irregular heartbeat; mental or mood changes eg, depression ; muscle pain, wasting, or weakness; seizures; severe nausea or vomiting; sudden severe dizziness or headache; swelling of feet or legs; symptoms of infection eg, chills, fever, sore throat ; tendon or bone pain; thinning of the skin; unusual skin sensation; unusual weight gain; vision changes or other eye problems; vomit that looks like coffee grounds.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. It fights bacteria in the body. Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Once the patient is stable for at least 48 hours, less toxic IV or oral antibiotic therapy may be considered according to microbiology sensitivity data. In penicillin-allergic patients, vancomycin 1 g is infused IV 1 to 2 hours prior to the procedure.
Usual Adult Dose for Bacterial Infection: 1. Usual Adult Dose for Burns - External: 2 to 2. Usual Adult Dose for Osteomyelitis: 1. Comments: Limiting the duration of Gentamicin therapy may help limit toxicity. Intraperitoneally in CAPD patients: 0. Once the patient's condition improves, less toxic IV or oral antibiotic therapy may be considered according to microbiology sensitivity data.
Usual Adult Dose for Surgical Prophylaxis: 1. Comments: Once the patient's condition improves, less toxic IV or oral antibiotic therapy may be considered according to microbiology sensitivity data. In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:.
Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:. This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine. If you do not understand these directions, do not attempt to inject the medication. Contact your healthcare provider for further instructions.
Fluids may be administered intravenously during treatment. It is important that the medication be given on a regular schedule and for the entire amount of time prescribed by your doctor. Kidney function and drug levels in the blood may be monitored with blood tests during treatment.
Tell your doctor if you experience hearing loss, dizziness, numbness, skin tingling, muscle twitching, or seizures which may be signs of nerve damage. Dispose of used needles and syringes in a puncture resistant container out of the reach of children.
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