Betamethasone + Chloramphenicol

Betamethasone + Chloramphenicol is a medicine used to treat bacterial eye infections. It kills and stops the growth of infection-causing bacteria. This way it helps relieves symptoms such as redness, itching, and swelling caused by the infection.

Betamethasone + Chloramphenicol is to be used only in the affected eye. Read the label carefully for instruction before you use the medicine. Use it in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor or as instructed in the label. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Do not use too much or too little. Complete your dose and do not stop using the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop.

Use of this medicine may cause eye discomfort, burning sensation, and irritation immediately on instilling. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if they persist or get worse, inform your doctor. In case of accidental contact with your ears, nose, or mouth, immediately rinse it with water.

Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in this medicine or if you are taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using this medicine as it may cause temporary blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive.

• Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Treatment of Bacterial eye infections
Betamethasone + Chloramphenicol is used to treat bacterial infection of the eyes such as conjunctivitis or pink eye. It stops the growth of bacteria causing infection and helps relieve pain, swelling, redness, itching or irritation in the eyes. Use it 2-3 times a day for atleast a week or as prescribed by the doctor. Your symptoms might improve after using Betamethasone + Chloramphenicol. However, make sure to complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Solubin C

• Eye discomfort
• Eye irritation
• Burning sensation in eye

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

Betamethasone + Chloramphenicol is a combination of two medicines: Betamethasone and Chloramphenicol which treat eye infections. Betamethasone is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy after an allergy or infection. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic which stops bacterial growth by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

• Betamethasone + Chloramphenicol is used for the treatment of eye infections due to bacteria.
• Wash your hand well with soap and water before applying it.
• Do not use it for longer than one week unless your doctor advises you otherwise.
• Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
• Betamethasone + Chloramphenicol may cause blurred vision which may last for some time. Make sure you can see clearly again before you drive and before you use tools or machines.

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