Elmycin
Composition for Elmycin Products
Elmycin Products are primarily used for
Fungal infections of eye, Severe fungal infections, Kala-azarProducts for Elmycin
Elmycin Eye Drop
packet of 3 ml Eye Drop
MRP₹66
Substitute brands for Elmycin
About Elmycin Products
Uses of Elmycin Products
Natamycin is used in the treatment of fungal infections of eye, severe fungal infections and kala-azar.
Elmycin Products side effects
Severe
Side Effects of Elmycin are Eye irritation, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Allergic reaction, Chest pain, Corneal opacity, Breathlessness, Eye discomfort, Eye pain, Foreign body sensation, Eye swelling, Vision changes, Ocular hyperemia, Teary eyes.
How Elmycin Products work
Natamycin is an antifungal medication. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane.
In Depth Information for Elmycin Products
- Elmycin 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 Elmycin 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.
Patient Concerns about Elmycin Products
Frequently asked questions about Elmycin Products
Q. Does Elmycin Eye Drop cause cancer?
Elmycin Eye Drop has no known effects on causing cancers
Q. Where does Elmycin Eye Drop come from?
Elmycin Eye Drop is an antibiotic derived from Streptomyces natalensis
Q. How does Elmycin Eye Drop work?
Elmycin Eye Drop belongs to a class of medicines called tetraene polyene antibiotic. Elmycin Eye Drop binds to the fungal cell wall, alters the permeability of the cell wall and causes depletion of the cellular contents; thereby reducing growth and proliferation of fungi
Q. Why Elmycin Eye Drop does not affect bacteria?
The mechanism of action of Elmycin Eye Drop is through binding of the molecule to the sterol moiety of the fungal cell membrane. Since bacterial cell wall doesn't contain sterol moiety, it doesn't affect bacteria.