Betamethasone is used to help relieve inflammation of the eye.
Instil Betamethasone eye drop solution in the affected eye(s) exactly as directed by your doctor or according to the instructions on the label. Do not use more or less than instructed by your doctor.
To use the eye drop solution, follow these steps:
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before using the eye drops.
- Tilt your head slightly backwards. With the index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Look upward and instil the required number of drops inside the lower eyelid.
- Close your eyes and do not blink for a few seconds.
- Wipe any excess liquid from your face with a clean tissue.
- Replace and tighten the cap of the bottle.
Do not allow the tip of the dropper of this medicine to touch your eyes, eyelids, or any other surface. Recap the eye drop immediately after use. If the eye drop becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in your eyes.
Do not share your eye drops with anyone else.
Some brands of Betamethasone contain benzalkonium chloride as a preservative. This may discolour soft contact lenses and cause eye irritation. If you are wearing contact lenses, you should remove them before instilling the eye drops. Wait for at least 15 minutes before reinserting your lenses.
The dose of this medicine will be decided by your doctor. Your doctor will advise you on the treatment timeframe depending on the severity of your condition and your response to the medication.
Instil the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your normal dosing schedule.
DO NOT double a dose to make up for a missed dose.
If you often forget to instil your medicine, let your doctor and pharmacist know.
Alert your doctor if you have the following conditions:
- any bacterial, viral or fungal infection of the eye
- eye infection that produces discharge
- glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye)
as Betamethasone may not be suitable for you.
Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
For as long as you are using Betamethasone, you may need to have your eyes checked regularly. Your doctor will advise you about how often you need to have this test.
Betamethasone may cause your vision to be temporarily blurred. If affected, do not drive or take part in any activity in which you need to see clearly.
This medicine may also cause certain reactions such as irritation, tingling or stinging sensation, and itching. These reactions may not appear until some time after you have started using the eye drops.
Other side effects include any of the following: drooping of the eyelid, larger pupils, and swelling or redness of the outer surface of the eye.
Some side effects may need immediate medical help. Alert your doctor quickly if you experience changes in eyesight, severe eye irritation, or eye pain.
Inform your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away or are severe, or if you experience other side effects.
Always notify your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking or using any other medicines, including herbal tonics such as traditional Chinese medicines, supplements, and medicines that you buy without a prescription.
Store below 25°C, away from the reach of children.
Do not freeze. Protect from light.
Throw away any remaining eye drops 28 days after opening. Mark the date of opening on the eye drop bottle so that you know when to discard it.
Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
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