Betamethasone + Chloramphenicol
Written By Dr. Radhika Dua
Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa GarchaLast updated 18 Feb 2020 | 11:54 AM (UTC)
Betamethasone + Chloramphenicol Uses
Betamethasone+Chloramphenicol is used in the treatment of bacterial eye infections.
How Betamethasone + Chloramphenicol works
Betamethasone + Chloramphenicol 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
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Frequently asked questions for Betamethasone + Chloramphenicol
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.
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.