Natarig 5% Eye Drop
Manufacturer
Alicanto Drugs Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Natamycin (5% w/v)
Key Information
Short Description
Natarig 5% Eye Drop is an antifungal medication used to treat fungal infections of the eyes.
Dosage Form
Eye Drop
Introduction
Natarig 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.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed
Alcohol Warning
No interaction found/established
Breastfeeding Warning
Information regarding the use of Natarig 5% Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy Warning
Natarig 5% Eye Drop 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.
How it works
Natarig 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 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 Natarig 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 Natarig 5% Eye Drop cause cancer?
Natarig 5% Eye Drop has not been shown to cause cancer in any studies or clinical trials.
Where does Natarig 5% Eye Drop come from?
Natarig 5% Eye Drop is an antibiotic derived from Streptomyces natalensis, a naturally occurring bacteria.
How does Natarig 5% Eye Drop work?
Natarig 5% Eye Drop belongs to a class of medicines called tetraene polyene antibiotics. It binds to the fungal cell wall, alters the permeability of the cell wall and causes depletion of cellular contents; thereby reducing growth and proliferation of fungi.
Why does Natarig 5% Eye Drop not affect bacteria?
The mechanism of action of Natarig 5% Eye Drop is through binding to the sterol moiety of the fungal cell membrane. Since bacterial cell walls don't contain sterol moieties, they are unaffected by this medication.
