Lancashire and South Cumbria
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12 Ear, nose and oropharynx

 

Several medicines in the ear, nose and oropharynx chapter are available for purchase over the counter and may be appropriate for self care. Please consult the local OTC policy for more details
12-02-03 Nasal preparations for infection

Betamethasone with neomycin Betnesol N®
Formulary

Ear/eye/nose drops betamethasone 0.1% with Neomycin 0.5%

Betamethasone with neomycin nasal-drops are less suitable for prescribing; there is no evidence that topical anti-infective nasal preparations have any therapeutic value in rhinitis or sinusitis.

For use in eczematous inflammation in otitis externa see section 12.01.01.

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