Betam-Ophtal Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Betamethasone dihydrogen phosphate disodium

Indications/Uses

Acute & chronic allergy w/ inflammation.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Initially 1-2 drops/hr during the day & every 2 hr at night. Reduce to 1 drop 4 hrly & then to 1 drop 3-4 times daily.

Contraindications

Bacterial, viral or fungal infections of the eye, ocular TB, acute purulent eye infections, glaucoma. Do not use w/ contact lenses.

Special Precautions

Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.

Adverse Reactions

Rise in IOP, hypersensitivity reactions, blurred vision, posterior subcapsular cataracts formation.

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MIMS Class

Eye Corticosteroids

ATC Classification

S01BA06 - betamethasone ; Belongs to the class of corticosteroids. Used in the treatment of inflammation of the eye.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Betam-Ophtal eye drops 1 mg/mL

Packing/Price

5 mL x 1's (Rp60,550/boks)

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