Natamet Eye Drop
1 Bottle of 5 Ml.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Natamycin (5%w/v) |
| Manufacturer: | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Natamet Eye Drop is an antifungal medication used to treat fungal infections of the eyes. Natamet Eye Drop is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid. This medicine is generally well tolerated but it may cause some eye irritation that usually subsides on its own in some time. Please consult your doctor if it does not get better or persists for a longer duration.
Natamet Eye Drop is an antifungal medication. It works by killing the fungi that cause eye infections by destroying their cell membrane.
Is Natamet Eye Drop associated with an increased risk of cancer?
According to available information, Natamet Eye Drop has no known effects on causing cancers.
What is the origin of Natamet Eye Drop?
Natamet Eye Drop is an antibiotic derived from Streptomyces natalensis.
How does Natamet Eye Drop work?
Natamet Eye Drop belongs to a class of medicines called tetraene polyene antibiotics. It works by binding to the fungal cell wall, altering the permeability of the cell wall, and causing depletion of the cellular contents. This ultimately reduces the growth and proliferation of fungi.
Why does Natamet Eye Drop not affect bacteria?
The mechanism of action of Natamet Eye Drop is through binding of the molecule to the sterol moiety of the fungal cell membrane. Since bacterial cell walls do not contain sterol moieties, Natamet Eye Drop does not affect bacteria.
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.
- Use caution before driving or using machines after using Natamet Eye Drop.
- Remove contact lenses before using Natamet Eye Drop and allow at least 15 minutes before re-inserting them.
- Consult your doctor if the symptoms get worse or do not get better within 2 weeks of treatment.
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used.
- No common side effects listed.
Breastfeed
Information regarding the use of Natamet Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Natamet Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
