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Elmycin Eye Drop is used to treat fungal infections of the eye. It contains Natamycin which kills infection-causing fungi by destroying their outer cell membrane. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as eye irritation, allergic reaction, vision change and eye pain. Avoid touching the container's tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate the product.
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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

NATAMYCIN-5%W/V

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

Ophthalmic

Expires on or after :

Dec-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Elmycin Eye Drop

Elmycin Eye Drop belongs to a class of medication called 'antifungal' used to treat fungal infections of the eye. A fungal infection is a disease in which a fungus attacks the tissue and causes damage to the eye. Fungi are commonly present in nature but do not cause infections normally. However, if the fungi enter the eye, then it causes eye pain, redness, and blurred vision.

Elmycin Eye Drop contains 'Natamycin', which works by killing fungi by destroying their outer cell membrane. The fungal cell membranes are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents.

Use Elmycin Eye Drop as suggested by the doctor. You are advised to use Elmycin Eye Drop for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience eye irritation, allergic reaction, vision change and eye pain. Most of these side effects of Elmycin Eye Drop do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Before using Elmycin Eye Drop, tell your doctor if you have any allergy to any of its components. Elmycin Eye Drop should only be used in pregnancy or breastfeeding females if specified by the doctor. Elmycin Eye Drop is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness were not established. Avoid driving after taking Elmycin Eye Drop as it may affect your ability to drive. Elmycin Eye Drop is safe to use in elderly people as no difference in safety and effectiveness has been observed.

Uses of Elmycin Eye Drop

Elmycin Eye Drop is used in the treatment of Fungal eye infection. The detailed use of Elmycin Eye Drop is as follows:

  • Fungal eye infection: Elmycin Eye Drop is an antifungal medicine that kills and stops the growth of fungus causing infection, relieving symptoms like itching, redness, pain, or soreness in the eye.

Key Benefits

Elmycin Eye Drop is recommended for the treatment of fungal infections of the eye such as conjunctivitis (infection of the white part of the eye), endophthalmitis (infection of the inside part of the eye) and keratitis (infection of the clear part of the eye) caused by fungi in the eyes. It acts by stopping the growth of fungus in the eye that provides relief in irritation, redness, itching, swelling of the eye associated with a fungal eye infection.

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.
  • Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instill the number of drops advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.
  • Elmycin Eye Drop is for ophthalmic use only. Avoid touching the container tip to your eye or lids to prevent contamination.

How Elmycin Eye Drop Works

Elmycin Eye Drop contains 'Natamycin', which works by killing fungi by destroying their outer cell membrane. The fungal cell membranes are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents.
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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

Interaction of Elmycin Eye Drop with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Elmycin Eye Drop.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Elmycin Eye Drop is a pregnancy category C drug so it may harm the fetus. Elmycin Eye Drop should only be used in pregnant females if clearly specified by the doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is not known if Elmycin Eye Drop can pass in breast milk or not so it should only be used in pregnant females if clearly specified by the doctor.

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Driving

Unsafe

Avoid driving after taking Elmycin Eye Drop as it may cause blurred vision for some time that may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

Elmycin Eye Drop is safe to use in patients with the liver disease only when prescribed by a doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Elmycin Eye Drop should be used with caution in renal problems. Dose adjustments may be necessary.

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Children

Caution

Elmycin Eye Drop is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease before using Elmycin Eye Drop. Your doctor will prescribe it only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Limited information available for use of Elmycin Eye Drop in elderly patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if I have taken an overdose of Elmycin Eye Drop

Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it might cause an overdose. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Wash your hands regularly and keep your hands clean to prevent the spread of germs.
  • Avoid dusty activities and digging in the soil.
  • Wear shoes, a long-sleeved t-shirt, and long pants while doing outdoor activities such as yard work, gardening, or vising wooded areas to protect from fungus commonly present in the environment.
  • Maintain a diet that is low in sugar, refined carbohydrates, mold-containing foods, and yeast.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Elmycin Eye Drop to start to work: The time required for Elmycin Eye Drop to show its action is unknown. The time for which the effects of Elmycin Eye Drop last: The duration of action for Elmycin Eye Drop is clinically unknown.

What if you forget to take Elmycin Eye Drop

Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not use a double dose to make up for the missed one.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

It is advised not to touch the tip of the dropper as it may contaminate the Elmycin Eye Drop. Patients are advised not to wear contact lenses while using this medicine. If you are using any other medicine, then wait for at least 5 minutes after applying Elmycin Eye Drop. After using Elmycin Eye Drop, wait for some time so that your vision clears up. Do not drive or operate any machine just after applying Elmycin Eye Drop as this medicine may make eyes blurred for some time. This drug only works for a fungal eye infection and does not work for other types of infections. Using Elmycin Eye Drop unnecessarily or misusing it may decrease the effectiveness of the drug. It is advised to use this medicine full time, as sudden stopping the medicine may allow the fungus to continue to grow which may allow the fungus to grow. 

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Drug-Drug Interaction: Elmycin Eye Drop may interact with corticosteroid eye medications like prednisolone and dexamethasone.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: No interactions were reported.

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Therapeutic Class

[ANTIFUNGALS]

FAQs

Elmycin Eye Drop is used to treat fungal infections of the eye.
Tell your doctor if you are using other medicines including ointments or drops. Wait for a minimum of 5 minutes after applying Elmycin Eye Drop and then only use other medicines.
The most common cause for fungal eye infection is an eye injury especially if a plant material like a stick or thorn caused an injury. Most fungi that cause eye infections live in the environment often associated with plant material.
While using antifungal medicine, it is suggested to avoid high sugary foods like bananas, dates, certain meats, and refined fats.
Elmycin Eye Drop works only for fungal eye infections, using it unnecessarily may lead to reduced effectiveness of the medicine.
Some of the common symptoms of fungal eye infection are eye redness, blurred vision, eye pain, eye discharge.
Elmycin Eye Drop is mostly used for the treatment of eye infections. It is not recommended for the treatment of ear infections. However, it should be used for any indication only when prescribed by a doctor.
Elmycin Eye Drop may improve within 2 to 3 days of administration. However, recovery depends on different factors such as age, the severity of the infection, and comorbidities.
Elmycin Eye Drop contains "Natamycin", which works by killing fungi by destroying its outer cell membrane. The fungal cell membranes are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stops the leakage of cell contents.
Before using Elmycin Eye Drop, you must inform your doctor if you have any allergy to Elmycin Eye Drop or any antibiotics or if you are taking any other medicines.
Elmycin Eye Drop is not known to cause cancer. It is an antifungal medication used to treat eye infections, and there is no evidence linking it to cancer.
Elmycin Eye Drop is derived from Streptomyces natalensis, a micro-organism. It is an antifungal medication used to treat eye infections caused by fungi.
Elmycin Eye Drop does not affect bacteria because it is designed to target fungal infections. It works by destroying the fungal cell wall, which is made up of a substance called ergosterol. Since bacteria do not have ergosterol, Elmycin Eye Drop does not work against them.
The common side effects of Elmycin Eye Drop include eye irritation, allergic reaction, vision change, and eye pain. If the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

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India
Other Info - EL98658
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