Natoph5%
Eye Drops
The Ibn Sina Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Natoph may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Natoph during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Natoph may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear. |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Natoph 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 ... View More
Uses of Natoph
- Fungal infections of eye
Side effects of Natoph
- Eye irritation
How to use Natoph
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 ... View More
How Natoph works
Natoph 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 Natoph?
If you miss a dose of Natoph, please consult your doctor.
- Natoph 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 Natoph 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.
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 ap... View More
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... View More
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 cause... View More
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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