N-Mycin Suspension 0.05

N Mycin is an antifungal medication. It is used in the treatment of fungal infections of the eyes. It kills the fungi that cause eye infections and thus treats the infection. N Mycin is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid. This medicine is generally well tolerated but it may cause some eye irritation that usually subsides on its own in some time. Please consult your doctor if it does not get better or persists for a longer duration.

Uses of N Mycin

• Fungal infections of eye

Side effects of N Mycin

Common

• Eye irritation

How to use N Mycin

This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.

How N Mycin works

N Mycin is an antifungal medication. It works by killing the fungi that cause eye infections by destroying their cell membrane.

What if you forget to take N Mycin?

If you miss a dose of N Mycin, please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

• N Mycin should be used as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
• Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
• Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
• Remove contact lenses before using N Mycin and allow at least 15 minutes before re-inserting them.
• It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
• Consult your doctor if the symptoms get worse or do not get better within 2 weeks of treatment.

Brief Description

Indication

Fungal Conjunctivitis, Keratitis, Blepharitis

Adult Dose

Ophthalmic For fungal keratitis: The preferred initial dosage is 1 drop instilled in the conjuntival sac (s) at 1-2 hours interval. The frequency of application can usually be reduced to 1 drop 6-8 times daily after the first 3-4 days. Therapy should generally be continued for 14 to 21 days or until there is resolution of active fungal keratitis. In many cases, it may be helpful to reduce the dosage gradually at 4 to 7 days intervals to assure the replicating fungus has been eliminated. For fungal blepharitis & conjunctivitis: Less frequent initial dosage, 1 drop 4-6 times daily may be sufficient.

Child Dose

Safety & efficacy not established

Contraindication

Natamycin sterile ophthalmic suspension is contraindicated in individuals with a known hypersensitivity to any of its components.

Mode of Action

Natamycin is a polyene antifungal antibiotic which acts by increasing cell membrane permeability in susceptible fungi. It is active against a variety of yeast and filamentous fungi.

Precaution

For topical eye use only. Failure of improvement of keratitis following 7-10 days of administration of the drug suggests that the infection may be caused by a microorganism not susceptible to natamycin.

Side Effect

Local irritation, conjunctival chemosis, hyperemia, etc.

Interaction

Potentially Fatal: May increase spread of fungal eye infection when used w/ topical corticosteroid.