Natagen 5% Ophthalmic Suspension

Natagen 5% Ophthalmic Suspension is an antifungal medication. It is used in the treatment of fungal infections of the eyes. It kills the fungi that cause eye infections and thus treats the infection.

Natagen 5% Ophthalmic Suspension 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.

Treatment of Fungal infections of eye

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.

Natagen 5% Ophthalmic Suspension is an antifungal medication. It works by killing the fungi that cause eye infections by destroying their cell membrane.

Q: What if you forget to take Natagen Ophthalmic Suspension?
A: If you miss a dose of Natagen 5% Ophthalmic Suspension, please consult your doctor.

Natagen 5% Ophthalmic Suspension should be used as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.

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.

Remove contact lenses before using Natagen 5% Ophthalmic Suspension and allow at least 15 minutes before re-inserting them.

It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.

Consult your doctor if the symptoms get worse or do not get better within 2 weeks of treatment.

Q. Does Natagen 5% Ophthalmic Suspension cause cancer?

Natagen 5% Ophthalmic Suspension has no known effects on causing cancers

Q. Where does Natagen 5% Ophthalmic Suspension come from?

Natagen 5% Ophthalmic Suspension is an antibiotic derived from Streptomyces natalensis

Q. How does Natagen 5% Ophthalmic Suspension work?

Natagen 5% Ophthalmic Suspension belongs to a class of medicines called tetraene polyene antibiotic. Natagen 5% Ophthalmic Suspension binds to the fungal cell wall, alters the permeability of the cell wall and causes depletion of the cellular contents; thereby reducing growth and proliferation of fungi

Q. Why Natagen 5% Ophthalmic Suspension does not affect bacteria?

The mechanism of action of Natagen 5% Ophthalmic Suspension is through binding of the molecule to the sterol moiety of the fungal cell membrane. Since bacterial cell wall doesn’t contain sterol moiety, it doesn’t affect bacteria.

In Treatment of Fungal infections of eye

Natagen 5% Ophthalmic Suspension is an antifungal medicine. It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungus that is causing the infection. It helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, itching or soreness caused due to eye infections. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Eye irritation

Alcohol:

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Natagen 5% Ophthalmic Suspension 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.

Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Natagen 5% Ophthalmic Suspension during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving:UNSAFE

Natagen 5% Ophthalmic Suspension may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney:

No interaction found/established

Liver:

No interaction found/established

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