Betafree Eye Drop

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Micro Labs Ltd
Active Ingredient	Brinzolamide (1% w/v) + Brimonidine (0.2% w/v)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	OPHTHAL
User Rating	4.4
User Reviews	449

FAQ

What if you forget to take Betafree?

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

Betafree Eye Drop Reviews

Betafree 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 is to be used only in the affected eye in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. It is advised to check the label for directions before use. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.

The most common side effects include burning sensation, irritation, itching, and redness at the application site. If these side effects persist for a longer duration, inform your doctor. In case of accidental contact with your ears, nose, or mouth, immediately rinse it off with water. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using this medicine as it may cause temporary blurring of vision.

How Betafree Eye Drop Works

Betafree is a combination of two medicines: Brinzolamide and Brimonidine. Brinzolamide is an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist while Brimonidine is a sympathomimetic. They work by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.

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.

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 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.

Uses of Betafree Eye Drop

Treatment of Glaucoma

Betafree Eye Drop Side Effects

Safety Tips

Driving ^UNSAFE

Betafree may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Betafree during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Betafree during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

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