Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Salt Composition : Betamethasone(0.1% w/v)
Packet of 5ml Ear Drop
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Never use Milbeta Ear Drop if the seal is broken before you use it for the first time. You should shake the bottle well before each use. You should not discontinue using the medicine unless your doctor tells you so. Stopping the medication before time may allow the bacteria to continue their growth, which may result in the return of the infection.
It may cause irritation in the ear and bitter taste in your mouth. However, these side effects are usually temporary and resolve with time. Do not use the medicine on your ear if you have a perforated or ruptured eardrum. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult with their doctors before using this medicine.
Milbeta Ear Drop is a steroid. It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the ear red, swollen and itchy.
The 1:1 mixture of betamethasone phosphate and betamethasone acetate shows an immediate release of betamethasone followed by a slow release where plasma betamethasone can be measured out to 14 days after the single dose administration, likely from a depo formed at the injection site by the acetate.
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 Milbeta
Irritation of ear
Bitter taste
Reduction in bone density
Upset stomach
Systemic fungal infection.
Hypersensitivity to betamethasone.
Traumatic brain injury (high doses)
Untreated serious infections.
Administration of live, attenuated vaccines is contraindicated in patients receiving immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids.
Milbeta Ear Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
No interaction found/established
Milbeta Ear Drop is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Betamethasone topical is used to treat the itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various skin conditions, including psoriasis (a skin disease in which red, scaly patches form on some areas of the body) and eczema (a skin disease that causes the skin to be dry and itchy and to
Drug-Drug Interaction: BETAMETHASONE may interact with drugs used to lower high blood pressure (metoprolol), pain killers (aspirin, ibuprofen), antianxiety drugs (alprazolam), laxatives (magnesium sulphate), blood thinners (warfarin).
Drug-Food Interaction: BETAMETHASONE may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid the consumption of alcohol with BETAMETHASONE.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have diabetes, psoriasis, glaucoma, cataracts, adrenal gland or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking BETAMETHASONE.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
METOPROLOL
ASPIRIN
IBUPROFEN
ALPRAZOLAM
WARFARIN
MAGNESIUM SULPHATE
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Milbeta Ear Drop, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n \n
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your ear, to avoid contamination.
Talk to your doctor if your symptoms haven't started to improve within two days of starting treatment, if they get worse during treatment or if you get another ear infection.
Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the medication.
Milbeta Ear Drop can be taken with or without food, but try to have it at same time every day.
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 ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside ear.
Q. What is Milbeta Ear Drop? What is it used for?
Milbeta Ear Drop belongs to a group of medicines called steroids, also known as corticosteroids. It is used to relieve swelling, itchiness and redness of the ears that may be caused due to infection.
Q. Is Milbeta Ear Drop effective?
Milbeta Ear Drop is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Milbeta Ear Drop too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. I feel better now, can I stop using Milbeta Ear Drop?
No, you should not stop using Milbeta Ear Drop suddenly without talking to your doctor. You may feel better and your symptoms may also improve before completing the full course of treatment. Still, it is advised to continue the medication as stopping the medication too early could allow the spread of the infection and hence, prevent complete healing.
Q. In which conditions is the use of Milbeta Ear Drop avoided?
Use of Milbeta Ear Drop should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Milbeta Ear Drop or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Milbeta Ear Drop for the first time, consult your doctor.
