Natadrop 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Natadrop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
UNSAFE
Natadrop may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Medicine Overview of Natadrop 5% Eye Drop
Introduction
Natadrop is an antifungal medication. It is used in the treatment of fungal infections of the eyes. It kills the fungi that cause eye infections and thus treats the infection.
Natadrop is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.
This medicine is generally well tolerated but it may cause some eye irritation that usually subsides on its own in some time. Please consult your doctor if it does not get better or persists for a longer duration.
Uses of Natadrop
Fungal infections of eye
Side effects of Natadrop
Common
Eye irritation
How to use Natadrop
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.
How Natadrop works
Natadrop is an antifungal medication. It works by killing the fungi that cause eye infections by destroying their cell membrane.
What if you forget to take Natadrop?
If you miss a dose of Natadrop, please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
Natadrop 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 Natadrop 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.
Brief Description
Indication
Fungal Conjunctivitis, Keratitis, Blepharitis
Adult Dose
Ophthalmic
For fungal keratitis: The preferred initial dosage is 1 drop instilled in the conjuntival sac (s) at 1-2 hours interval. The frequency of application can usually be reduced to 1 drop 6-8 times daily after the first 3-4 days.
Therapy should generally be continued for 14 to 21 days or until there is resolution of active fungal keratitis. In many cases, it may be helpful to reduce the dosage gradually at 4 to 7 days intervals to assure the replicating fungus has been eliminated.
For fungal blepharitis & conjunctivitis:
Less frequent initial dosage, 1 drop 4-6 times daily may be sufficient.
Child Dose
Safety & efficacy not established
Contraindication
Natamycin sterile ophthalmic suspension is contraindicated in individuals with a known hypersensitivity to any of its components.
Mode of Action
Natamycin is a polyene antifungal antibiotic which acts by increasing cell membrane permeability in susceptible fungi. It is active against a variety of yeast and filamentous fungi.
Precaution
For topical eye use only. Failure of improvement of keratitis following 7-10 days of administration of the drug suggests that the infection may be caused by a microorganism not susceptible to natamycin.
Side Effect
Local irritation, conjunctival chemosis, hyperemia, etc.
Interaction
Potentially Fatal: May increase spread of fungal eye infection when used w/ topical corticosteroid.
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