Natahit 5% Eye Drop
Manufacturer
Realmed Pharma
Salt Composition
Natamycin (5% w/v)
Key Information
Short Description
Natahit 5% Eye Drop is an antifungal medication used to treat fungal infections of the eyes.
Dosage Form
Eye Drop
Introduction
Natahit 5% Eye Drop 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.
Directions for Use
This medicine is for external use only. Use 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 the extra liquid.
How it works
Natahit 5% Eye Drop is an antifungal medication. It works by killing the fungi that cause eye infections by destroying their cell membrane.
Quick Tips
Use Natahit 5% Eye Drop 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 Natahit 5% Eye Drop 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Natahit 5% Eye Drop cause cancer?
Natahit 5% Eye Drop has not been shown to cause cancer in humans or animals in any studies.
Where does Natahit 5% Eye Drop come from?
Natahit 5% Eye Drop is an antibiotic derived from Streptomyces natalensis, a type of soil bacteria.
How does Natahit 5% Eye Drop work?
Natahit 5% Eye Drop belongs to a class of medicines called tetraene polyene antibiotics. It works by binding to the fungal cell wall, altering the permeability of that wall, and causing depletion of cellular contents. This process reduces the growth and proliferation of fungi.
Why does Natahit 5% Eye Drop not affect bacteria?
Natahit 5% Eye Drop primarily affects fungal cells. Its mechanism involves binding to the sterol moiety of fungal cell membranes, which are unique to fungi and absent in bacterial cells.
