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About Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml

Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml belongs to a class of medication called 'antifungal' used to treat fungal infections of the eye. A fungal infection is a disease in which a fungus attacks the tissue and causes damage to the eye. Fungi are commonly present in nature but do not cause infections normally. However, if the fungi enter the eye, then it causes eye pain, redness, and blurred vision.

Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml contains 'Natamycin', which works by killing fungi by destroying their outer cell membrane. The fungal cell membranes are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents.

Use Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml as suggested by the doctor. You are advised to use Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience eye irritation, allergic reaction, vision change and eye pain. Most of these side effects of Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Before using Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml, tell your doctor if you have any allergy to any of its components. Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml should only be used in pregnancy or breastfeeding females if specified by the doctor. Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness were not established. Avoid driving after taking Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml as it may affect your ability to drive. Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml is safe to use in elderly people as no difference in safety and effectiveness has been observed.

Uses of Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml

Fungal eye infection

Medicinal Benefits

Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml is recommended for the treatment of fungal infections of the eye such as conjunctivitis (infection of the white part of the eye), endophthalmitis (infection of the inside part of the eye) and keratitis (infection of the clear part of the eye) caused by fungi in the eyes. It acts by stopping the growth of fungus in the eye that provides relief in irritation, redness, itching, swelling of the eye associated with a fungal eye infection.

Directions for Use

Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml is only for external use. Lie down and tilt your head backward. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil the number of drops advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes. Do not touch the tip of the dropper as it may contaminate the contents. Do not place the tip directly into the eye while instilling drops. If the dropper touches the eye, immediately squeeze two to three drops onto the tissue and wipe the dropper’s tip with salt water.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml

  • Mild eye discomfort
  • Change in vision
  • Allergic reaction
  • Chest pain
  • Eye swelling
  • Eye pain

Drug Warnings

It is advised not to touch the tip of the dropper as it may contaminate the Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml. Patients are advised not to wear contact lenses while using this medicine. If you are using any other medicine, then wait for at least 5 minutes after applying Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml. After using Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml, wait for some time so that your vision clears up. Do not drive or operate any machine just after applying Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml as this medicine may make eyes blurred for some time. This drug only works for a fungal eye infection and does not work for other types of infections. Using Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml unnecessarily or misusing it may decrease the effectiveness of the drug. It is advised to use this medicine full time, as sudden stopping the medicine may allow the fungus to continue to grow which may allow the fungus to grow. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml may interact with corticosteroid eye medications like prednisolone and dexamethasone.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: No interactions were reported.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PREDNISOLONE
  • DEXAMETHASONE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Wash your hands regularly and keep your hands clean to prevent the spread of germs.
  • Avoid dusty activities and digging in the soil.
  • Wear shoes, a long-sleeved t-shirt, and long pants while doing outdoor activities such as yard work, gardening, or vising wooded areas to protect from fungus commonly present in the environment.
  • Maintain a diet that is low in sugar, refined carbohydrates, mold-containing foods, and yeast.

Special Advise

To diagnose the fungal infection in the eye, the doctor may examine the eye by taking a small sample of tissue or fluid from the eye.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Eye infections caused by fungi is known as fungal eye infection. These infections are rare, but they can be severe. 

Conjunctivitis: It is also known as 'pink eye', and is an infection that affects the outer membrane of the eyeball. This is a contagious disease that can spread from one person to another through hand-to-eye contact or touching objects that are already touched by persons who have infected eyes. Symptoms include pink eyes, watery discharge, and itchiness of the eyes.

Keratitis: It is a common eye infection that affects the cornea (clear part) of an eye. People who use contact lenses are at high risk of developing this condition in comparison to others who don't wear lenses. symptoms include redness, eye discharge, pain, and irritation of the eye. 

Endophthalmitis: This infection affects the inside part of the eyes. Common symptoms include redness of eyes, white or yellow discharge from eyes, reduced vision, and swelling of eyes.

About Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml

Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml belongs to a class of medication called 'antifungal' used to treat fungal infections of the eye. A fungal infection is a disease in which a fungus attacks the tissue and causes damage to the eye. Fungi are commonly present in nature but do not cause infections normally. However, if the fungi enter the eye, then it causes eye pain, redness, and blurred vision.

Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml contains 'Natamycin', which works by killing fungi by destroying their outer cell membrane. The fungal cell membranes are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents.

Use Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml as suggested by the doctor. You are advised to use Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience eye irritation, allergic reaction, vision change and eye pain. Most of these side effects of Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Before using Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml, tell your doctor if you have any allergy to any of its components. Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml should only be used in pregnancy or breastfeeding females if specified by the doctor. Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness were not established. Avoid driving after taking Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml as it may affect your ability to drive. Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml is safe to use in elderly people as no difference in safety and effectiveness has been observed.

Non returnable*
COD available

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Online payment accepted

Composition

NATAMYCIN-5% W/V

Consume Type

OPHTHALMIC

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

Uses of Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml

Fungal eye infection

Medicinal Benefits

Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml is recommended for the treatment of fungal infections of the eye such as conjunctivitis (infection of the white part of the eye), endophthalmitis (infection of the inside part of the eye) and keratitis (infection of the clear part of the eye) caused by fungi in the eyes. It acts by stopping the growth of fungus in the eye that provides relief in irritation, redness, itching, swelling of the eye associated with a fungal eye infection.

Side Effects of Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml

  • Mild eye discomfort
  • Change in vision
  • Allergic reaction
  • Chest pain
  • Eye swelling
  • Eye pain

Directions for Use

Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml is only for external use. Lie down and tilt your head backward. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil the number of drops advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes. Do not touch the tip of the dropper as it may contaminate the contents. Do not place the tip directly into the eye while instilling drops. If the dropper touches the eye, immediately squeeze two to three drops onto the tissue and wipe the dropper’s tip with salt water.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

It is advised not to touch the tip of the dropper as it may contaminate the Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml. Patients are advised not to wear contact lenses while using this medicine. If you are using any other medicine, then wait for at least 5 minutes after applying Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml. After using Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml, wait for some time so that your vision clears up. Do not drive or operate any machine just after applying Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml as this medicine may make eyes blurred for some time. This drug only works for a fungal eye infection and does not work for other types of infections. Using Nata-Av Eye Drops 5ml unnecessarily or misusing it may decrease the effectiveness of the drug. It is advised to use this medicine full time, as sudden stopping the medicine may allow the fungus to continue to grow which may allow the fungus to grow. 

Therapeutic Class

ANTIFUNGALS

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PREDNISOLONE
  • DEXAMETHASONE

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Wash your hands regularly and keep your hands clean to prevent the spread of germs.
  • Avoid dusty activities and digging in the soil.
  • Wear shoes, a long-sleeved t-shirt, and long pants while doing outdoor activities such as yard work, gardening, or vising wooded areas to protect from fungus commonly present in the environment.
  • Maintain a diet that is low in sugar, refined carbohydrates, mold-containing foods, and yeast.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

To diagnose the fungal infection in the eye, the doctor may examine the eye by taking a small sample of tissue or fluid from the eye.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Eye infections caused by fungi is known as fungal eye infection. These infections are rare, but they can be severe. 

Conjunctivitis: It is also known as 'pink eye', and is an infection that affects the outer membrane of the eyeball. This is a contagious disease that can spread from one person to another through hand-to-eye contact or touching objects that are already touched by persons who have infected eyes. Symptoms include pink eyes, watery discharge, and itchiness of the eyes.

Keratitis: It is a common eye infection that affects the cornea (clear part) of an eye. People who use contact lenses are at high risk of developing this condition in comparison to others who don't wear lenses. symptoms include redness, eye discharge, pain, and irritation of the eye. 

Endophthalmitis: This infection affects the inside part of the eyes. Common symptoms include redness of eyes, white or yellow discharge from eyes, reduced vision, and swelling of eyes.