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Composition FOR Meganat 5% w/v Ophthalmic Suspension

Natamycin(5% w/v)

food interaction for Meganat Ophthalmic Suspension

alcohol interaction for Meganat Ophthalmic Suspension

pregnancy interaction for Meganat Ophthalmic Suspension

lactation interaction for Meganat Ophthalmic Suspension

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Meganat 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.
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Information regarding the use of Meganat 5% Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Meganat 5% w/v Ophthalmic Suspension

Natamycin(5% w/v)

Meganat ophthalmic suspension uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of fungal infections of eye.

How meganat ophthalmic suspension works

Meganat 5% Eye Drop is an antifungal medication. It works by killing the fungi that cause eye infections by destroying their cell membrane.

Common side effects of meganat ophthalmic suspension

Eye irritation

SUBSTITUTES FOR Meganat Ophthalmic Suspension

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Expert advice FOR Meganat Ophthalmic Suspension

  • Natamycin 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 Natamycin 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.

Frequently asked questions FOR Meganat 5% w/v Ophthalmic Suspension

Natamycin

Q. Does Meganat 5% Eye Drop cause cancer?
Meganat 5% Eye Drop has no known effects on causing cancers
Q. Where does Meganat 5% Eye Drop come from?
Meganat 5% Eye Drop is an antibiotic derived from Streptomyces natalensis
Q. How does Meganat 5% Eye Drop work?
Meganat 5% Eye Drop belongs to a class of medicines called tetraene polyene antibiotic. Meganat 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
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Q. Why Meganat 5% Eye Drop does not affect bacteria?
The mechanism of action of Meganat 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.

Content on this page was last updated on 29 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)