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Natamycin

Natamycin is used for:

Treating eye infections caused by a susceptible fungus.

Natamycin is an antifungal. It works by killing sensitive fungi by interfering with the formation of the fungal cell wall, which results in the death of the fungus.

Do NOT use Natamycin if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Natamycin

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Natamycin :

Some medical conditions may interact with Natamycin . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Natamycin . Because little, if any, of Natamycin is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Natamycin may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Natamycin :

Use Natamycin as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Natamycin is for use in the eye only.
• Shake well before using.
• To use Natamycin , wash your hands. Tilt your head back. Using your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the medicine into the pouch and gently close your eyes. Immediately use your finger to apply pressure to the inside corner of the eye and continue to apply pressure for 1 to 2 minutes after using the medicine. Do not blink. Remove excess medicine around your eye with a clean tissue, being careful not to touch your eye. Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them. To prevent germs from entering your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface, including your eye. Keep the container tightly closed.
• To clear up your infection completely, continue using Natamycin for the full course of treatment, even if you feel better in a few days.
• If you miss a dose of Natamycin , use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Natamycin .

Important safety information:

• If symptoms do not improve within 7 to 10 days or they become worse, check with your doctor.
• It is important to use Natamycin for the full course of treatment. Failure to do so may decrease the effectiveness of Natamycin and may increase the risk that the fungus will no longer be sensitive to Natamycin and will not be able to be treated by this or certain other antifungals in the future.
• LAB TESTS may be performed to monitor your progress. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• Natamycin is not recommended for use in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Natamycin during pregnancy. It is unknown if them medicine is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Natamycin , check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Natamycin :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Seek immediate medical attention if any of the following SEVERE side effects occur: Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center ( http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.

Store Natamycin at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C), or in the refrigerator, between 36 and 46 degrees F (2 and 8 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not freeze. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Natamycin out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Natamycin , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Natamycin is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Natamycin . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.