Prescription Required

Elmycin Eye Drop

by Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Natamycin (5% w/v)

₹70

Elmycin Eye Drop

Introduction to Elmycin Eye Drop

Elmycin Eye Drop 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.

Safety Advice for Elmycin Eye Drop

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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Elmycin Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Information regarding the use of Elmycin Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

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Elmycin Eye Drop may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

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How Elmycin Eye Drop works

Elmycin Eye Drop is an antifungal medication. It works by killing the fungi that cause eye infections by destroying their cell membrane.

How To Use Elmycin Eye Drop

  • 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.

Side Effects Of Elmycin Eye Drop

  • Eye irritation

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FAQ's on Elmycin Eye Drop

Does Elmycin cause cancer?

Elmycin has no known effects on causing cancers

How does Elmycin work?

Elmycin belongs to a class of medicines called tetraene polyene antibiotic. Elmycin 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

Where does Elmycin come from?

Elmycin is an antibiotic derived from Streptomyces natalensis

Why Elmycin does not affect bacteria?

The mechanism of action of Elmycin is through binding of the molecule to the sterol moiety of the fungal cell membrane. Since bacterial cell wall doesnt contain sterol moiety, it doesnt affect bacteria.

Prescription Required

Elmycin Eye Drop

by Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Natamycin (5% w/v)

₹70

Elmycin Eye Drop

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