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Composition FOR Natam 5% w/v Eye Drop

Natamycin(5% w/v)

food interaction for Natam Eye Drop

alcohol interaction for Natam Eye Drop

pregnancy interaction for Natam Eye Drop

lactation interaction for Natam Eye Drop

food
alcohol
pregnancy
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No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Natam 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 Natam Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Natam 5% w/v Eye Drop

Natamycin(5% w/v)

Natam eye drop uses

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

How natam eye drop works

Natam 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 natam eye drop

Eye irritation

SUBSTITUTES FOR Natam Eye Drop

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    Rs. 26/ml of Eye Drop
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    Rs. 130.87
    pay 68% more per ml of Eye Drop
  • Myconat Eye Drop
    (5 ml Eye Drop in packet)
    Optho Pharma Pvt Ltd
    Rs. 23.40/ml of Eye Drop
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    Rs. 120.77
    pay 51% more per ml of Eye Drop
  • Elmycin Eye Drop
    (3 ml Eye Drop in packet)
    Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
    Rs. 22.77/ml of Eye Drop
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    Rs. 70.40
    pay 47% more per ml of Eye Drop
  • Nataone Eye Drop
    (5 ml Eye Drop in packet)
    Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
    Rs. 15.32/ml of Eye Drop
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    Rs. 79
    save 1% more per ml of Eye Drop

Expert advice FOR Natam Eye Drop

  • 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 Natam 5% w/v Eye Drop

Natamycin

Q. Does Natam Eye Drop cause cancer?
Natam Eye Drop has no known effects on causing cancers
Q. Where does Natam Eye Drop come from?
Natam Eye Drop is an antibiotic derived from Streptomyces natalensis
Q. How does Natam Eye Drop work?
Natam Eye Drop belongs to a class of medicines called tetraene polyene antibiotic. Natam 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 Natam Eye Drop does not affect bacteria?
The mechanism of action of Natam 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 08 September, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)