Betamethasone + Chloramphenicol

Information about Betamethasone + Chloramphenicol

Betamethasone + chloramphenicol uses

Betamethasone+Chloramphenicol is used in the treatment of bacterial eye infections.

How betamethasone + chloramphenicol works

This 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.

Common side effects of betamethasone + chloramphenicol

Eye discomfort, Eye irritation, Burning sensation in eye

Available Medicine for Betamethasone + Chloramphenicol

  • ₹13 to ₹17
    Perk Pharmaceuticals Ltd
    2 variant(s)

Frequently asked questions for Betamethasone + Chloramphenicol

Betamethasone + Chloramphenicol

Q. How long does Betamethasone+Chloramphenicol takes to work?
Usually, Betamethasone+Chloramphenicol starts working soon after using it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Q. Can I stop using Betamethasone+Chloramphenicol when I feel better?
No, do not stop using Betamethasone+Chloramphenicol and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Content on this page was last updated on 18 February, 2020, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)