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Indications & Uses
Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate is used for short-term treatment of inflammatory conditions of the eye that respond to steroids, but only after a doctor has ruled out bacterial, viral or fungal infection. It is also used for inflammatory conditions of the ear or nose that are not caused by infection.
Pharmacology
Betamethasone sodium phosphate is a corticosteroid. It binds to the glucocorticoid receptor, which blocks pro-inflammatory signals and promotes anti-inflammatory signals. The phosphate form is hydrolyzed rapidly to betamethasone, so its duration of action is short.
Corticosteroids have a wide therapeutic window, because patients may need doses that are multiples of what the body naturally produces. Anyone taking a corticosteroid should be counselled about two risks: suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, and a higher susceptibility to infections.
Dosage Reference
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Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Eye: put 1 or 2 drops in each affected eye every 1 or 2 hours until control is achieved, then the frequency may be reduced.
Ear: put 2 or 3 drops in each affected ear every 2 or 3 hours until control is achieved, then the frequency may be reduced.
Nose: instil 2 or 3 drops into each nostril 2 or 3 times daily.
Side Effects
Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate can cause hypersensitivity reactions, which show up as irritation, burning, stinging, itching and dermatitis. Used on the eye or skin, corticosteroids like this may lead to corneal ulceration, and to raised intraocular pressure that can damage the optic nerve and reduce visual acuity. Intensive or prolonged use may also cause posterior subcapsular cataracts to form. In diseases that thin the cornea or sclera, corticosteroid therapy may thin the globe further, and this can end in perforation. Mydriasis, ptosis and epithelial punctate keratitis have also been reported after ophthalmic use of corticosteroids.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Topical corticosteroids like betamethasone sodium phosphate should never be given for a red eye that hasn't been diagnosed. If an eye preparation containing a corticosteroid is used again or for a long time, the patient needs regular review. This is to rule out raised intraocular pressure, cataract formation or an infection that nobody has suspected.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
No adequate and well controlled studies have been done in pregnant women, so Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate should not be used extensively during pregnancy. It is also not known whether the medicine passes into breast milk, as no information is available on this.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Storage
Keep Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate away from light and store it below 25°C. Keep it out of reach of children. Don't use it more than 4 weeks after opening.
Common questions about B-Cort 0.1%
What is B-Cort 0.1% Ophthalmic Solution?
B-Cort 0.1% Ophthalmic Solution is a medicine that contains Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate. It is made by Globe Pharmaceuticals Ltd. It belongs to the Corticosteroid group of medicines.
What is B-Cort used for?
Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate is used for short-term treatment of inflammatory conditions of the eye that respond to steroids, but only after a doctor has ruled out bacterial, viral or fungal infection. It is also used for inflammatory conditions of the ear or nose that are not caused by infection.
What are the side effects of B-Cort?
Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate can cause hypersensitivity reactions, which show up as irritation, burning, stinging, itching and dermatitis. Used on the eye or skin, corticosteroids like this may lead to corneal ulceration, and to raised intraocular pressure that can damage the optic nerve and reduce visual acuity.
Can I take B-Cort during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
No adequate and well controlled studies have been done in pregnant women, so Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate should not be used extensively during pregnancy. It is also not known whether the medicine passes into breast milk, as no information is available on this. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
How should I store B-Cort?
Keep Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate away from light and store it below 25°C. Keep it out of reach of children.
Do I need a prescription for B-Cort?
B-Cort is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.