| Active Ingredient | BETAMETHASONE | NEOMYCIN |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI-INFECTIVES & ANTI-INFLAMMATORIES |
| Indications | Treatment of bacterial infections and inflammation. Post-operative eye surgery.Must be prescribed by an ophthalmologist. |
| Caution | Allergic sensitizations. Elevation of intraocular pressure. Avoid prolonged use. |
| Dose Range | One drop every 2-3 hours. Apply ointment 2-4 times daily. |
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| Pregnancy | |
| Breast Feeding |
| Active Ingredient | BETAMETHASONE |
| Therapeutic Class | EENT ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS |
| Indications | Local treatment of inflammation. Must be prescribed by an ophthalmologist. |
| Caution | Use for short periods of time. Prolonged use can cause herpetic corneal disease and "steroid glaucoma". |
| Dose Range | One drop 4 times daily . |
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| Pregnancy | |
| Breast Feeding |
| Active Ingredient | BETAMETHASONE DISODIUM PHOSPHATE |
| Therapeutic Class | EENT ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS |
| Indications |
Local treatment of inflammation. Must be prescribed by an ophthalmologIst. |
| Caution | Use for short periods of time. Prolonged use can cause herpetic corneal disease and "steroid glaucoma". |
| Dose Range | One drop 4 times daily . |
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| Pregnancy | |
| Breast Feeding |
| Active Ingredient | BETAMETHASONE |
| Therapeutic Class | ADRENALS |
| Indications | Suppression of inflammatory and allergic disorders. |
| Caution | Adrenal suppression. Gastro Intestinal distress, euphoria/depression. |
| Dose Range | Adult: 0.5-5mg daily . |
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| Pregnancy | |
| Breast Feeding |
| Active Ingredient | BETAMETHASONE |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS, TOPICAL |
| Indications | Relief of inflammation and other skin disorders which are unresponsive to less potent corticosteroids |
| Caution | Atrophy, striae, erythema, thinning of skin. Acneiform eruptions and telangiestasia. Avoid prolonged use. Avoid use in children. May be absorbed esp ecially when applied over wide areas. |
| Dose Range |
Apply 2-3 times daily. Use sparingly. Rub in lightly. See BDS supply protocols pg. 6. |
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| Pregnancy | |
| Breast Feeding |
| Active Ingredient | BETAMETHASONE | MICONAZOLE |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI-INFECTIVES & ANTI-INFLAMMATORIES |
| Indications | Mild inflammatory dermatoses with fungal infection. |
| Caution | Apply sparingly over small area. Avoid use on broken skin. See under Betamethasone Valerate. |
| Dose Range | Apply twice daily. See BDS supply protocols pg. 6. |
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| Pregnancy | |
| Breast Feeding |
| Active Ingredient | CLOTRIMAZOLE | BETAMETHASONE |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI-INFECTIVES AND ANTI INFLAM-MATORIES, TOPICAL |
| Indications | Flammatory dermatoses with fungal infection. |
| Caution | Apply sparingly over small area. Avoid use on broken skin. See under Betamethasone Valerate |
| Dose Range | Apply twice daily. |
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| Pregnancy | |
| Breast Feeding |