Natamycin : Before Using - Natacyn, pimaricin

Natamycin - Ophthalmic

Brand Names

Natacyn, pimaricin Natamycin *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For ophthalmic natamycin, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to natamycin. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as preservatives.

Pregnancy care

Studies on effects in pregnancy have not been done in either humans or pets.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether natamycin passes into breast milk. Although most medication pass into breast milk in small amounts, many of them may be using safely while breast-feeding. Mothers who are using this drug and who wish to breast-feed must discuss this with their family doctor.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing use of natamycin in child with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

Many medication have not been studied specifically in elderly people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in adults people. Although there is no special info comparing use of natamycin in the elderly with use in other age groups, this drug is not expected to cause various side effects or problems in older people than it does in adults people.