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Betafree Eye Drop


Introduction of Betafree Eye Drop

Betafree Eye Drop is a prescription medicine having a combination of medicines that is used to treat glaucoma. It works by decreasing the pressure of fluid in the eye (aqueous humor), which helps in lowering the increased eye pressure.

Betafree Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: Betafree Eye Drop1 and Betafree Eye Drop2.

Uses of Betafree Eye Drop

Benefits of Betafree Eye Drop

In Treatment of Glaucoma

Glaucoma is an eye disease that damages the optic nerve which is essential for proper vision. This damage is often caused by an abnormally high pressure in the eye. Betafree Eye Drop is used to reduce swelling and pressure inside the eye. This helps prevent complications of glaucoma such as blindness and improves the vision. This medicine may be used alone or with other eye drops. Glaucoma cannot be prevented. Frequent monitoring, regular checkups can help detect the disease in its early stages.

Side effects of Betafree Eye Drop

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

Common side effects of Betafree

  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
  • Blurred vision

How to use Betafree Eye Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

Safety advice

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Betafree Eye Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Betafree Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Betafree Eye Drop may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Betafree Eye Drop?

If you miss a dose of Betafree Eye Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Betafree Eye Drop
β‚Ή450.0/Eye Drop
Brivex Eye Drop
Ajanta Pharma Ltd
β‚Ή466/eye drop
4% costlier
Synca Eye Drop
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
β‚Ή530/eye drop
18% costlier
Brivizac Eye Drop
Ajanta Pharma Ltd
β‚Ή390/eye drop
13% cheaper
Brinzolast Eye Drop
Mankind Pharma Ltd
β‚Ή440/eye drop
2% cheaper
Brinzemic-B Eye Drop
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
β‚Ή410/eye drop
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Quick tips

Betafree Eye Drop

  • Betafree Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines that lowers high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss.
  • Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.
  • If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in.
  • Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contaminating the eye drops.
  • Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
  • It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
  • It may cause temporary burning or itching sensation in the eye. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
  • Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL

Patient concerns

Patient concerns

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Golucoma in eye pain in eye both
Dr. Richa Jain
Ophthalmology
Glaucoma needs prompt treatment Visit glaucoma specialist
Eye pressure since 2 years. Diabetic patient.timilol eye drops using.remedy pls
Dr. Richa Jain
Ophthalmology
Glaucoma once occurs shd be treated life long. Visit glaucoma specialist
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References

  1. Medscape. Brinzolamide + Brimonidine. [Accessed 25 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Brinzolamide + Brimonidine tartrate. Camberley, Surrey: Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd.; 2014 [revised 20 Feb. 2019]. [Accessed 25 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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Name: Micro Labs Ltd
Address: 27, RACE COURSE ROAD, BANGALORE-560 001, INDIA
Country of origin: India

MRP
β‚Ή450
Inclusive of all taxes
5.0 ml in 1 bottle
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