Medicines/Generics/Natamycin

Natamycin

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Overview

Natamycin is an antifungal medication. Natamycin ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat fungal infections of the eyes. Natamycin ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Indications

Contraindications

You should not use natamycin ophthalmic if you are allergic to it. It is not known whether natamycin ophthalmic will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether natamycin ophthalmic passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Natamycin ophthalmic may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: vision changes; eye redness , swelling, or other irritation; eye pain or numbness; or chest pain, trouble breathing. Common side effects of natamycin ophthalmic may include: tearing, watery eyes; or feeling like something is in your eye. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

High Risk Groups

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

Adult Dosage

10 mg (10 (10)) 24 hourly Buccal (Lozenges) — For oral candidiasis. 400 mg (400 (400)) As recommended. PO — Preferably in divided doses. (For intestinal candidiasis) 5 % (5 (5)) As recommended. Topical (Ophthalmic) — For Belpharitis and Conjunctivivtis.

Child Dosage

No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Neonatal Dosage

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Drug Interactions

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on natamycin used in the eyes. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products .

Storage

Store in a well closed container, . Protect from Sunlight.