Natamycin - Ophthalmic
Brand Names
Natacyn, pimaricin
Natamycin *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects
How to Use
The bottle is only partially
full to provide proper drop control.
To use:
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First, wash your hands. Tilt the head back and, pressing your finger
gently on the skin just beneath the lower eyelid, pull the lower eyelid away
from the eye to make a space. Drop the drug into this space. Let go of
the eyelid and gently close the eyes. Do not blink. Keep the eyes closed for
1 or 2 minutes to allow the drug to come into contact with the infection.
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If you think you did not get the drop of drug into your eye properly,
use another drop.
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To keep the drug as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator
tip to any surface - including the eye. Always keep the container tightly closed.
To help clear up your eye infection completely,
keep
using this drug for the full time of treat
, even if your condition
has improved
Do not miss any doses
.
Dosage
The dose of ophthalmic natamycin will be various
for various diseaseds
Follow your family doctor's orders or
the directions on the label
. The following information includes only
the average doses of ophthalmic natamycin
If your dose
is various, do not change it
unless your family doctor tells you to do so.
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For fungus infection of the eye:
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For eye drops
dosage form:
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Adults Use one drop in the eye every four to six hours. For
more serious infections, your family doctor may tell you to use one drop in the eye
every one or two hours for three or four days, then one drop six to eight
times a day thereafter.
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Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.
Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, apply it as
soon as possible. Then go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Storage To store this drug:
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Store away from heat and direct light.
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Keep the drug from freezing.
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Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure
that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.
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