Here is the detailed profile for Natamycin Eye Drops 5%:
✅ Name: Natamycin Eye Drops 5%
Form: Sterile Ophthalmic Suspension
Concentration: 5% w/v
Type: Antifungal Eye Medication
📄 Description:
Natamycin 5% Eye Drops is a prescription antifungal medication used to treat fungal infections of the eye. It contains natamycin, a polyene antifungal that is effective against a wide range of fungi, especially Fusarium and Aspergillus species.
💊 Prescription/Indications:
- Fungal keratitis (corneal infection)
- Conjunctivitis caused by fungi
- Blepharitis (fungal infection of the eyelids)
- Fungal infections following trauma with vegetative matter (e.g., plant material)
🩺 Uses:
- Kills or inhibits the growth of fungi in the eye
- Prevents the spread of fungal infections in ocular tissues
- Often prescribed after eye trauma or post-surgery when fungal infection risk is high
🌿 Nature:
- Class: Polyene macrolide antifungal
- Mechanism: Binds to ergosterol in fungal cell membranes, increasing permeability and causing cell death
- Action: Fungicidal
👍 Advantages:
- The only FDA-approved ophthalmic antifungal
- Broad-spectrum activity against filamentous fungi
- Safe for prolonged use when monitored
- Minimal systemic absorption, reducing side effects
⚠️ Precautions:
- For external ophthalmic use only
- Shake well before use (suspension)
- Do not use while wearing contact lenses
- Use with caution in pregnancy or lactation (under medical advice)
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
- Complete full course even if symptoms improve
📦 Packing:
- Typical pack size: 5 ml or 10 ml plastic dropper bottle
- Container: LDPE dropper bottle with sterile sealing
- Label with batch number, manufacturing/expiry date, and storage info
❄️ Storage:
- Store at 2°C to 8°C (refrigerated)
- Do not freeze
- Protect from light
- Use within 1 month of opening
- Keep out of reach of children