Betoact Eye Drops belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used in the treatment of itching associated with inflammation in the eyes (redness and swelling) caused due to allergy.
Follow your doctor’s instructions precisely for administering Betoact Eye Drops in the eye. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to returning or worsening.
Ordinaryly seen side effects seen with Betoact Eye Drops include eye irritation, headache, and nasopharyngitis. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. It may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use, so do not drive until your vision is clear.
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
Taste change
Feeling thirsty
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Stomach discomfort
Chubbyigue
Abnormal liver function tests
Side Effects:
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
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Betoact Eye Drops is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Betoact Eye Drops is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Betoact Eye Drops alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
FAQs:
Q. What is Betoact Eye Drops? What is it used for?
Betoact Eye Drops belongs to the class of medicines known as H1 antihistamines. It is used to prevent and treat symptoms of eye allergies such as itching, redness, irritation or burning sensation.
Q. How and how many times a day should I use Betoact Eye Drops?
Instil one drop of Betoact Eye Drops into the affected eye(s) twice a day.
Q. Is Betoact Eye Drops safe?
Betoact Eye Drops is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if you experience any bothersome side effects.
Q. What should I know before using Betoact Eye Drops?
Earlier using Betoact Eye Drops, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to Betoact Eye Drops or any of its ingredients to avoid any allergic reactions. Let your doctor know if you have or ever had any problems related to your eyes. Inform your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Do not use this medicine to treat irritation caused by wearing contact lenses. Avoid wearing contact lenses while using Betoact Eye Drops as it may cause discoloration of the soft lenses.
Q. How does Betoact Eye Drops work?
Betoact Eye Drops works by blocking the release of histamine which is a naturally occuring substance in our body. Histamine is responsible for producing symptoms of allergies such as itching, watery eyes, redness and irritation in the eyes.
Q. What other precautions should I take while using Betoact Eye Drops?
If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before using Betoact Eye Drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in. Do not touch the tip to any surface or your eye to avoid contamination.
Q. Is Betoact Eye Drops effective?
Betoact Eye Drops 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 Betoact Eye Drops too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. How long should I keep my eyes shut after using Betoact Eye Drops?
After using the eye drops you should close your eyes for at least 2-3 minutes so that the medicine does not run off and gets absorbed in the eye.
Q. What is the right way to use Betoact Eye Drops?
Earlier using Betoact Eye Drops, wash your hands thoroughly. Shake the bottle and tilt your head back slightly. Pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Hold the dropper above the eye and squeeze a drop into this pocket. Close your eyes for 1 or 2 minutes. Do not touch the tip of the eye dropper or place it directly on your eye. A contaminated dropper can infect your eye, which could lead to serious vision problems. Gently press your finger over the inside corner of your eye (over the eyelid) for about a minute. This helps prevent the drop from draining out of the eye. Repeat in your other eye if your doctor has told you to do this.<br>
Q. Is it fine to use other eye medicines along with Betoact Eye Drops?
This eye drop may be used along with other eye drops if prescribed by your doctor. Keep a 10-15 minutes interval between both medications. <br>
Q. Can I use Betoact Eye Drops with contact lenses?
No, you should remove your contact lenses before instilling Betoact Eye Drops. You can re-insert the lenses 15 minutes after using the eye drop. Contact your doctor if there is any eye irritation that persists.<br>
Q. Should I keep Betoact Eye Drops in the refrigerator?
You do not need to refrigerate Betoact Eye Drops after opening the bottle. However, store it in a cool place below 30℃. Make sure to use it within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.<br>
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