Medicine by its Russian trade name
Betoptic (Бетоптик) and alternatives in France
In France the medicine is sold under the same name, Betoptic. The active ingredient is betaxolol.
Betoptic is a betaxolol beta-blocker eye drop that lowers intraocular pressure in glaucoma.
- Packages in the catalog
- 1 package
- Forms
- Eye drop solution
- Dispensing in France
- Prescription only
- Supply in France
- No shortages reported by ANSM
Forms and strengths in France
According to the official BDPM catalog. Packages declared as supplied to the French market come first. A manager confirms availability.
Alternatives to Betoptic: medicines with the same active ingredients
Apart from Betoptic, the published BDPM catalog has no medicines with the same active ingredients (betaxolol). A substitute with a different ingredient is for a doctor to choose.
Active ingredient
Why Бетоптик may be missing from Russian pharmacies
A medicine can disappear from Russian pharmacies when its registration lapses or is suspended, the manufacturer leaves the market, supplies are interrupted or procurement changes. LekInfo does not track stock in Russian pharmacies: we show which forms and strengths are registered in France according to the official BDPM database and help you work it out in a consultation.
Prescription
In France Betoptic is a prescription-only medicine. Prescribing is a doctor’s decision; a manager will tell you which documents the consultation needs.
How to get a consultation about Betoptic
- 1. Find a medicine
Search by name, active ingredient or code. Information comes from BDPM, the official French medicines database.
- 2. Build a list
Add the medicines you have questions about to your consultation list and set the quantities.
- 3. Send a request
Choose how to reach you: email, Telegram, WhatsApp or phone. No account needed.
- 4. Get a manager’s reply
A manager will clarify the medicine details, check that they are current and explain the possible options. We usually reply within 2 hours during working hours.
Questions and answers
Where can I find Бетоптик if Russian pharmacies have none?
In France Betoptic is registered and listed in the official BDPM database: the catalog has 1 package. Send a request to a manager, who will check that the information is current and explain the possible options. The consultation is free; we usually reply within 2 hours during working hours.
How much does Betoptic cost in France?
Reference guide: ≈ €10 per package depending on form and strength. This is BDPM reference data excluding delivery, not an offer to sell; a manager confirms the final terms.
What alternatives to Betoptic exist in France?
Apart from Betoptic, the published BDPM catalog has no medicines with the same active ingredients (betaxolol). A substitute with a different ingredient is for a doctor to choose.
Is a prescription needed for Betoptic?
Yes, in France Betoptic is prescription-only. A manager will tell you which documents are needed.
Is Betoptic the same as Бетоптик?
Yes, it is the same medicine under the same name; the active ingredient is betaxolol. Strengths and forms in France may differ from Russian ones, so check them against your prescription.
This is reference information, not advertising or an offer to sell, and it does not replace a doctor’s advice. Source: BDPM, the official French medicines database (ANSM), catalog version of 3 November 2026.