Natamet 0.05
- Treat fungal keratitis and conjunctivitis
- Visible improvement within 2 to 3 days
- Well tolerated with minimal side effects
- Dispatch within 24 hours
$13.90
Additional information
| Active Ingredient | Natamycin |
|---|---|
| Drug Class | Antifungal |
| Common Uses | Treats fungal eye infections |
| Strength | 0.05% w/v |
| Mode of Administration | Eye drops |
| Manufacturer | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. |
Description
About Natamet 0.05
Natamet Eye Drops is a medicine that kills fungi. It is used to treat infections caused by fungi in the eyes. It gets rid of eye infections by killing the fungi that cause them. The salt present in Natamet Eye Drops is Natamycin. Natamet Eye Drops are for external use only. Natamet 0.05 comes with highly positive reviews and is a recommended medication for killing fungi.
Usage
Natamycin is used to treat infections in the eyes caused by fungi. It works by stopping certain kinds of fungus from growing. This medicine is only used to treat eye infections caused by fungi. It won’t help with any other type of eye infection. Any drug used to treat an infection can lose effectiveness if used too often or incorrectly. If your eye gets hurt, you could get a fungal infection. Candida, Fusarium, Aspergillus, and other fungi can cause eye infections. The infection could cause the cornea (called “Keratitis”) or the inside of the eye to become infected or swollen (endophthalmitis).
Working
Natamet Eye Drops is a medicine that destroys fungal infections. It kills the fungus causing the infection and stops it from growing. It helps with eye infection symptoms like pain, redness, itching, and soreness. Make sure you get all of the medication you need. This will ensure the infection goes away completely and doesn’t return.
How to use it
Use this medicine in the eye, as your doctor tells you to. Before putting on eye drops, wash your hands with soap. Please do not touch the tip of the dropper or let it touch your eye or any other surface. This will keep you the dropper free from germs. You shouldn’t wear contact lenses while taking this medicine. Clean your contact lenses according to the instructions from the company that made them, and talk to your doctor before you use them again. Shake the bottle well before using it. Make a pouch by tilting your head back, looking up, and pulling down on the lower eyelid. Hold the dropper right over your eye and put one drop in the pouch. Close your eyes softly and put one finger on the corner of each eye (near the nose). Lightly press on your eyes for one to two minutes before you open them.
Warning
Side effects
Even though it may be rare, some people who take a drug can have terrible and sometimes fatal side effects. Tell your doctor right away or go to the hospital if you have any of the following signs or symptoms:
- Signs of an allergic reaction
- Rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered
- Tightness in the chest or throat
- Trouble breathing
- Swallowing
- Unusual hoarseness
- Swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Change in eyesight, eye pain, or horrible eye irritation
Interactions
Drug interactions can happen when the parts of one drug interact with the elements of another drug or food.
Drug interactions
Some products, such as Corticosteroid eye drops (such as dexamethasone and prednisolone), may interact with this drug.
Precautions
- Missed dose: It is best to use Natamet eye drops every day at the same time. It works best if you use it regularly. If you remember to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If the next dose is coming up soon, you should skip the last one
- Overdose: If you have taken extra, go to the hospital or consult your doctor
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to Natamycin or have any other food or drug allergies before using it.
- Natamet Eye Drops may contain inactive ingredients that can lead to allergic reactions or other problems, so do read all the ingredients before using the eye drop, if you have an allergy to any of the active ingredients, do tell your doctor right away
- If you put Natamet Eye Drops in your eyes, your vision may get blurry for a short time. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything else that needs clear vision until you know you can do it safely.
- It is unknown if this drug gets into breast milk or not. Talk to your doctor if you are breastfeeding or if you will be breastfeeding in the next couple of weeks and months.
Storage
Always store Natamet eye drops at room temperature in a dark, clean, dry place, away from direct sunlight , children’s and pet’s reach.
FAQ
Is Natamycin FDA approved?
Yes, it was the first U.S. drug approved for the treatment of fungal keratitis.
What are Natamycin eye drops used for?
Natamycin is used to treat infections in the eyes caused by fungi. It works by stopping certain kinds of fungus from growing. This medicine is only used to treat eye infections caused by fungi.
How long does it take for Natamycin to work?
If your corneal infection doesn’t get better after using this medicine for 7 to 10 days, it’s likely because the medication doesn’t work against the type of fungus causing the infection you are suffering from, in such a situation; you should consult your doctor right away and discuss the same with him or her
Shipping and Return Policy
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