What is natamycin ophthalmic?
Natamycin is an antifungal medication.
The ophthalmic form of natamycin is used to treat fungal infections of the eyes.
Natamycin ophthalmic may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about natamycin ophthalmic?
Contact your doctor if your symptoms begin to get worse or if you do not see any improvement in your condition after a few days.
Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including your eyes or hands. The dropper is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in your eye.
Apply light pressure to the inside corner of your eye (near your nose) after each drop to prevent the fluid from draining down your tear duct.
Who should not use natamycin ophthalmic?
Do not use natamycin ophthalmic if you have a bacterial or viral infection in your eye. It is used to treat infections caused by fungi only.
It is not known whether natamycin ophthalmic will harm an unborn baby. Do not use natamycin ophthalmic without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is also not known whether natamycin passes into breast milk. Do not use natamycin ophthalmic without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.