Used For Eye Infection, Ear Infection , Nasal Congestion It work by reducing inflammation (redness, itching and soreness). Topical means that they are used on the outside of the body and not taken by mouth or injection. It also contain neomycin sulphate, an aminoglycoside antibiotic, which prevents bacterial infection developing . Usage And Safety Dosage Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate , Neomycin Side Effects Corneal thinning , cataract , rise in intra-ocular pressure , sensitization and cross resistance to neomycin ; avoid unnecessary use . Drug Interactions Please tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Indication Eye : Non-infected inflammatory conditions (e.g . Uveitis , marginal keratitis , allergic conjunctivitis , blepharitis and episcleritis ) where development of bacterial infection is likely. Ear : Otitis externa and other inflammatory conditions where bacterial infection is present or suspected. Nose : Inflammatory conditions where infection is present or suspected . When not to Use Do not use if allergic to any of the ingredients in the list. Precautions Precaution Do not use if you know you have (or think you have) a mitochondrial disease (mutations in the parts of your cells which help make energy); certain mitochondrial diseases may increase your risk of hearing loss with this product. Warnings Warning 1 Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you have been treated with these drops/ointment or similar corticosteroid medicine recently. You should not use corticosteroids for a long time without regular medical check-ups from your doctor . Warning 2 Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you have redness in your eyes for which you do not know the cause. Steroid treatment must not be given unless the cause of the redness is known . Warning 3 Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you are applying these drops to open wounds or damaged skin. The antibiotic component can cause permanent, partial or total deafness if used on open wounds or damaged skin. This possibility should be borne in mind if high doses are given to small children or infants. Additional Information Pregnancy category Always consult your physician before using any medicine. Storage (YES/NO) Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.