Composition Natamycin (5% w/v)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack bottle of 5 ml Eye Drop
Storage Store below 30ยฐC
Chemical Class Aminoglycosides {Amphoteric macrolide antifungal antibiotic}
Action Class Polyene Antifungals
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Manufacturer Maksun Biotech Pvt Ltd
Manufacturer address FIRST FLOOR,NANHERA ROAD, KULDEEP NAGAR,AMBALA CANTT 133004 (HARYANA). INDIA

Natatin 5% Eye Drop
Natatin 5% Eye Drop 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.
Basic Info
Description
Natatin 5% Eye Drop 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.
Natatin 5% 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.
Uses
Treatment of Fungal infections of eye
How To Use
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.
MOA
Natatin 5% Eye Drop is an antifungal medication. It works by killing the fungi that cause eye infections by destroying their cell membrane.
What If
Q: What if you forget to take Natatin Eye Drop?
A: If you miss a dose of Natatin 5% Eye Drop, please consult your doctor.
Drug Tips
Natatin 5% Eye Drop 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 Natatin 5% Eye Drop 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.
Faqs
Q. Does Natatin 5% Eye Drop cause cancer?
Natatin 5% Eye Drop has no known effects on causing cancers
Q. Where does Natatin 5% Eye Drop come from?
Natatin 5% Eye Drop is an antibiotic derived from Streptomyces natalensis
Q. How does Natatin 5% Eye Drop work?
Natatin 5% Eye Drop belongs to a class of medicines called tetraene polyene antibiotic. Natatin 5% Eye Drop 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 Natatin 5% Eye Drop does not affect bacteria?
The mechanism of action of Natatin 5% Eye Drop 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.
Benifits
In Treatment of Fungal infections of eye
Natatin 5% Eye Drop 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.
Side Effects
Eye irritation
Safety Profile
Alcohol:
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Natatin 5% 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.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Natatin 5% Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:UNSAFE
Natatin 5% Eye Drop 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
Refferences
Nitamycin. Fort Worth, Texas: ALCON LABORATORIES, INC.; 2008. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from: View

