Myconat Eye Drops 5 ml

Myconat 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.

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

Myconat 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 Myconat 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 Myconat Eye Drops 5 ml. After using Myconat Eye Drops 5 ml, wait for some time so that your vision clears up. Do not drive or operate any machine just after applying Myconat 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 Myconat 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. 

To diagnose the fungal infection in the eye, the doctor may examine the eye by taking a small sample of tissue or fluid from the eye.