Natamycin

Natamycin is an anti-fungal agent that is also known to protect against yeast and moulds. It is used to treat various kinds of fungal infections. Some of the fungi that the drug fights against are Candida, Aspergillus, Fusarium, Peniciliium and a few others. In most cases of skin infections, Natamycin is topically applied as a cream or gel. There are other forms of administering the drug. Some of them are in the form of eye drops or in the form of lozenges. The latter is used for oral intake and to treat mouth infections such as oral thrush or other yeast infections. However there is low absorption of the drug, in the gastrointestinal system when it is taken orally, therefore it cannot be taken this way to treat systemic infections. The drug attacks the fungal cell walls, damages them and eventually kills them. This inhibits the spread of disease. This medicine is not recommended for use by children.

There may be some allergic reactions to this medicine. These include skin rashes, hives or itching. You may also have some respiratory difficulties, fluctuations of heart rate and blood pressure or swelling of the tongue, lips and throat. The medicine can only be administered to pregnant or lactating women after thorough diagnosis of their medical condition.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Increased Blood Flow To Tissues Of The Eye

• Paresthesia (Tingling Or Pricking Sensation)

• Hormone Imbalance

• Allergic Reaction

• Slow Growth In Children And Teenagers

• Altered Vision

• Chest Pain

• Corneal Opacity

• Shortness Of Breath

• Eye Discomfort

• Eye Irritation

• Eye Pain

• Foreign Body Sensation

• Eye Swelling

• Teary Eyes

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  No interaction found

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Natasol 5%w/v eye drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Natamycin as ingredient

• Natcon Eye Drop

  Ahlcon Parenterals India Limited

• Nataforce Eye Drop

  Mankind Pharma Ltd

• Natasol 5%W/V Eye Drop

  Senses Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Natacin 5% Eye Drop

  Entod Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Zonat 5% Eye Drop

  Sunways India Pvt Ltd

• Natoptic 50Mg Eye Drop

  FDC Ltd

• Nataaid Eye Drop

  Nri Vision Care Pvt Ltd

• Natak Eye Drop

  Pharmtak Ophtalmics India Pvt Ltd

• Myconat 5% Eye Drop

  Optho Remedies Pvt Ltd

• Natadrops Eye Drop

  Cipla Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

This medication falls under the category of an antifungal drug that helps in treating fungal diseases by killing fungi cells. It achieves this by binding with ergosterol present in fungi cells and impeding cell membrane division as well as the action of membrane transport proteins.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.