Duopharma Betagen Eye/Ear Drop

Duopharma Betagen Eye/Ear Drop is a combination prescription medicine containing Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate, a corticosteroid, and Gentamicin Sulfate, an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It is used to treat inflammatory eye and ear conditions that are caused or complicated by a bacterial infection, such as bacterial conjunctivitis, external ear infections, and other inflamed conditions of the eye or ear where both an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect are needed together.

Because this product combines a steroid with an antibiotic, it requires a doctor’s prescription or an online consultation with a doctor through DoctorOnCall before it can be dispensed. This is because inappropriate or prolonged use of a steroid-antibiotic combination in the eye or ear can mask or worsen certain infections (particularly fungal or viral eye infections) and carry risks such as raised eye pressure, so a doctor needs to confirm the diagnosis and monitor the course of treatment.

Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation, redness, swelling, and itching by suppressing the local immune and inflammatory response in the eye or ear. Gentamicin Sulfate is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, killing or stopping the growth of susceptible bacteria responsible for the infection. Combined, these two ingredients treat both the underlying bacterial infection and the associated inflammation, which helps relieve symptoms such as redness, discharge, swelling, and discomfort more effectively than either ingredient alone.

Duopharma Betagen Eye/Ear Drop must only be used exactly as prescribed by a doctor following an online consultation through DoctorOnCall or an in-person assessment. Wash hands before use, avoid letting the dropper tip touch the eye, ear, or any other surface to prevent contamination, and apply the number of drops instructed by the doctor into the affected eye or ear. Do not share this medicine with another person, and do not use it beyond the duration prescribed even if symptoms appear to improve earlier.

Dosage and duration of treatment with Duopharma Betagen Eye/Ear Drop must be determined by a doctor based on the specific condition being treated and its severity, following a prescription issued after an online consultation via DoctorOnCall or an in-person medical assessment. Patients should not adjust the frequency or stop treatment early without consulting the prescribing doctor, as premature discontinuation may allow the infection to persist or inflammation to return.

Duopharma Betagen Eye/Ear Drop should be used within the shelf-life period printed on the bottle or carton, and discarded after the stated expiry date. Once opened, eye and ear drop products typically have a limited in-use period (commonly around 4 weeks) even before the printed expiry date; follow the specific in-use guidance on the packaging or from the dispensing pharmacist.

Store Duopharma Betagen Eye/Ear Drop at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and excessive heat, unless the label specifically instructs refrigeration. Keep the bottle tightly closed after each use and keep it out of the reach and sight of children. Discard any remaining product once the in-use period has elapsed, even if it has not been fully used.

• Known hypersensitivity to betamethasone, gentamicin, or any other ingredient in this product
• Viral infections of the eye, such as herpes simplex keratitis
• Fungal infections of the eye or ear
• Active untreated bacterial, tuberculous, or certain viral eye diseases without appropriate concurrent therapy
• Perforated eardrum, unless specifically directed by a doctor
• Not to be used without a doctor’s prescription and ongoing medical supervision

• Using other eye or ear medicines at the same time should only be done under a doctor’s guidance to avoid additive effects or reduced effectiveness
• Concurrent use with other ototoxic or nephrotoxic medicines may increase certain risks and should be reviewed by the prescribing doctor
• Inform the doctor of all other eye, ear, or systemic medicines being used before starting this product
• No significant food interactions are expected with topical eye/ear use when used as prescribed

• Always obtain this medicine through a valid prescription or online consultation with a doctor via DoctorOnCall — never self-prescribe a steroid-antibiotic combination drop
• Complete the full course as instructed by the doctor, even if symptoms improve early
• Avoid touching the dropper tip to the eye, ear, or any surface to prevent contamination
• Report any worsening redness, pain, vision changes, or new symptoms to the prescribing doctor promptly
• Attend any follow-up review recommended by the doctor, especially for prolonged use, due to the risk of raised eye pressure

Because Duopharma Betagen Eye/Ear Drop combines a corticosteroid with an antibiotic, it is reserved for cases where a doctor has confirmed that both anti-inflammatory and antibacterial action are needed, and it is not suitable for self-diagnosed eye or ear irritation. Ongoing doctor follow-up is important, particularly if treatment continues beyond a short course, to monitor for steroid-related eye pressure changes and to confirm the infection is responding appropriately to the antibiotic component.