Natpar 5% Eye Drops 5 ml

Natpar 5% Eye Drops 5 ml 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.

Natpar 5% Eye Drops 5 ml 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 Natpar 5% Eye Drops 5 ml as suggested by the doctor. You are advised to use Natpar 5% Eye Drops 5 ml 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 Natpar 5% Eye Drops 5 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Before using Natpar 5% Eye Drops 5 ml, tell your doctor if you have any allergy to any of its components. Natpar 5% Eye Drops 5 ml should only be used in pregnancy or breastfeeding females if specified by the doctor. Natpar 5% Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness were not established. Avoid driving after taking Natpar 5% Eye Drops 5 ml as it may affect your ability to drive. Natpar 5% Eye Drops 5 ml is safe to use in elderly people as no difference in safety and effectiveness has been observed.

Natpar 5% Eye Drops 5 ml is used in the treatment of Fungal eye infection. The detailed use of Natpar 5% Eye Drops 5 ml is as follows:

• Fungal eye infection: Natpar 5% Eye Drops 5 ml 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.

• 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.
• Natpar 5% Eye Drops 5 ml is for ophthalmic use only. Avoid touching the container tip to your eye or lids to prevent contamination.

Natpar 5% Eye Drops 5 ml 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.

It is advised not to touch the tip of the dropper as it may contaminate the Natpar 5% Eye Drops 5 ml. 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 Natpar 5% Eye Drops 5 ml. After using Natpar 5% Eye Drops 5 ml, wait for some time so that your vision clears up. Do not drive or operate any machine just after applying Natpar 5% Eye Drops 5 ml 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 Natpar 5% Eye Drops 5 ml 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.