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Before you use Betnesol Drops

Important: Never use this medicine in your If it is used for the wrong condition, it could lead to blindness. Do not use Betnesol Drops if: • You are allergic to betamethasone • You are allergic to any of the other ingredients of Betnesol Drops (listed in section 6) • You have not checked your eye condition used in your eye, for the wrong condition, it could lead to blindness. • You have an infection in the eye, or it is producing pus and is sticky • You have ulcers in your eye (shingles) • You have glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye) • You have a perforated ear drum • You wear soft contact lenses. If any of the above applies to you talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Check with your doctor before using Betnesol Drops if: • You have been treated with Betnesol or similar corticosteroid drops recently. You should not use corticosteroids for a long time without regular medical check-ups from your doctor • You have rednessin your eyesfor which you do not know the cause. Steroid treatment must not be given unless the cause of the redness is known • You have an infection of the lining of your nose, which is not being treated • You have recently had surgery on your nose which has not yet healed • You have tuberculosis (TB). • You have thinning of the cornea or sclera (the tissues which cover the outer surface of the eye). Using these drops could lead to a hole in the eyeball. • You are giving this medicine to a baby. Using this medicine for a long time in babies may cause the adrenal gland to stop working properly. If any of the above applies to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Taking other medicines Please tell your doctorif you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Some medicines may increase the effects of Betnesol Drops and your doctor may wish to monitor you carefully if you are taking these medicines (including some medicines for HIV: ritonavir, cobicistat) Pregnancy and breast-feeding If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breast-feeding ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using Betnesol Drops. If you use this medicine while pregnant, there may be a small risk of cleft palate or retarded growth in the foetus. Driving and using machines Betnesol Drops may cause temporary blurred vision and lightheadedness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery until you return to normal. Warnings about the ingredients in Betnesol Drops This medicine contains benzalkonium chloride as a preservative which may cause skin reactions or eye irritation. Avoid contact with soft contact lenses. Remove contact lenses prior to application and wait at least 15 minutes before reinsertion. Benzalkonium chloride is known to discolour soft contact lenses. Warnings about visual problems when using Betnesol Drops Contact your doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances