About natamycin
Polyene antifungal
Used for
- Treats fungal infections of the eye, including fungal corneal ulcers.
Usual adult dose
For fungal keratitis, instill one drop every 1–2 hours initially; reduce frequency as the infection improves.
Usual dose in children
Usually the same as adult dosing; pediatric dosing is not well established.
Common side effects
- Eye irritation or redness
- Eye pain
- Blurred vision
- Tearing
Important warnings
- For eye use only; do not inject.
- Use is generally limited to fungal eye infections.
- Seek urgent assessment for worsening vision or severe eye pain.
Pregnancy
Limited human data; use when the expected benefit outweighs potential risk.
Breastfeeding
Effects during breastfeeding are not well studied; systemic absorption after eye use is expected to be low.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.