Who can and cannot use betamethasone for eyes, ears and nose - Brand names: Betnesol, Vistamethasone

Who can use betamethasone for eyes, ears and nose

Most adults, children and babies aged 1 month old or over can use betamethasone drops and ointment.

Who may not be able to use betamethasone for eyes, ears and nose

Betamethasone drops and ointment are not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor before starting to use it if you:

• have ever had an allergic reaction to betamethasone, or any other medicine
• have tuberculosis (TB)

If you're using it for your eyes, also tell your doctor if you:

• have an infection in your eye, or it's producing pus
• have shingles
• have glaucoma
• have a thinning of your cornea (the part of your eye that covers your iris and pupil) or sclera (the white of your eyeball)
• have redness in your eyes that's not caused by an allergy or inflammation
• wear soft contact lenses

If you're using it for your nose, tell your doctor if you:

• have an infection of the lining of your nose that's not being treated
• have recently had surgery on your nose that's not healed yet