Nata 5 mL Eye Drop

Nata 5 mL Eye Drop contains natamycin, a polyene antifungal medicine, in a 5 mL bottle for ophthalmic use. It is used to treat fungal infections of the eye, especially fungal keratitis and fungal blepharitis, when an eye specialist thinks natamycin is appropriate. Nata 5 mL Eye Drop works directly on the infected eye surface to help stop the fungus from growing. This product is a prescription-strength eye drop and should be used only under medical supervision.

How it works: Natamycin in Nata 5 mL Eye Drop binds to fungal cell membranes and disrupts them, which helps kill or stop the fungus from growing. As an eye drop, it works at the surface of the eye where fungal infection is present, with minimal absorption into the rest of the body.

Nata 5 mL Eye Drop is the bottle size used for eye treatment, so it is suited to people who need repeated dosing over several days or weeks as directed by a doctor. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, the 5 mL eye drop is the available presentation and the doctor adjusts the frequency and duration based on the infection and response. It may be chosen because it delivers natamycin directly to the eye, where the infection is, rather than through the whole body.

• Fungal keratitis
• Fungal blepharitis
• Eye fungal infection treatment
• Corneal fungal infection
• Ophthalmic antifungal therapy

• Use Nata 5 mL Eye Drop exactly as prescribed by your eye doctor.
• Wash your hands before each dose and do not let the dropper tip touch your eye, fingers, or any surface.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place the prescribed number of drops into the eye.
• Close your eye gently for 1 to 2 minutes after the drop, and press the inner corner of the eye if your doctor has shown you how.
• If you use other eye medicines, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between products unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Do not wear contact lenses during an active eye infection unless your doctor specifically says it is safe.

Each bottle of Nata 5 mL Eye Drop contains 5 mL of natamycin ophthalmic solution. The usual dosing for this medicine is several times a day at first, but the exact number of drops, frequency, and total treatment length depend on the severity and location of the fungal infection. There is no fixed maximum daily dose for every patient; your doctor decides the schedule and may adjust it as your eye heals.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Natamycin may include:

• Temporary eye irritation or burning after instillation
• Blurred vision right after the drop
• Mild eye redness
• Watery eyes
• Eye discomfort or stinging
• Foreign-body sensation in the eye

• Use only in the eye; do not swallow or inject Nata 5 mL Eye Drop.
• Do not use contact lenses while the infection is active unless your eye doctor advises otherwise.
• Temporary blurred vision can happen after dosing, so avoid driving or using machinery until your vision clears.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of allergy to natamycin or any ingredient in the drops.
• Complete the full course as prescribed even if symptoms improve early.
• Do not use the bottle if the solution changes color, becomes cloudy, or is past the expiration date.
• If symptoms worsen or do not improve, seek prompt medical review because fungal eye infections can become serious.

• Other eye drops or ointments, which may require spacing between products
• Topical corticosteroid eye drops, which can worsen some fungal eye infections
• Contact lens cleaning solutions or lens wear during treatment
• Any other prescription or over-the-counter eye medication your doctor has not reviewed

Store Nata 5 mL Eye Drop at room temperature as directed on the package, keep the bottle tightly closed, and protect it from contamination and excessive heat.