Natamet Eye Drop (Natamycin 5%)

Natamet Eye Drop

Natamet Eye Drops is an antifungal medicine used to treat fungal infections of the eyelids, conjunctiva, and cornea. This medicine is not recommended for use in children.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Natamet Eye Drops
Redness of the eye
Eye swelling
Eye irritation
Changes in vision
Uses of Natamet Eye Drops
What is it prescribed for?
Fungal Keratitis
This medicine is used to treat the inflammation of the cornea resulting from a fungal infection.
Fungal Blepharitis
This medicine is used to treat the inflammation of the eyelids or around the base of the eyelashes resulting from a fungal infection.
Fungal Conjunctivitis
This medicine is used to treat the inflammation of the conjunctiva resulting from a fungal infection.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Natamycin or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.

Warnings
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings
Use in Children
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Prolonged therapy
If there is no clinical improvement of the condition after 7 to 10 days of administration of this medicine, it suggests that the infection may be caused by a microorganism not susceptible to this medicine. Proper clinical evaluation and laboratory tests should be performed in such cases for the continuation of the therapy.
Driving or Operating machinery
Use of this medicine may cause blurred vision in some patients. If you experience blurred vision during treatment with this medicine, it is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery until your vision is clear.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Use this medicine exactly as prescribed. Do not administer in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.