Natafol 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.

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

Natafol 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.

• Mild eye discomfort
• Change in vision
• Allergic reaction
• Chest pain
• Eye swelling
• Eye pain

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

Drug-Drug Interaction: Natafol Eye Drops 5 ml may interact with corticosteroid eye medications like prednisolone and dexamethasone.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: No interactions were reported.

• PREDNISOLONE
• DEXAMETHASONE

• Wash your hands regularly and keep your hands clean to prevent the spread of germs.
• Avoid dusty activities and digging in the soil.
• Wear shoes, a long-sleeved t-shirt, and long pants while doing outdoor activities such as yard work, gardening, or vising wooded areas to protect from fungus commonly present in the environment.
• Maintain a diet that is low in sugar, refined carbohydrates, mold-containing foods, and yeast.

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.

Eye infections caused by fungi is known as fungal eye infection. These infections are rare, but they can be severe. 

Conjunctivitis: It is also known as 'pink eye', and is an infection that affects the outer membrane of the eyeball. This is a contagious disease that can spread from one person to another through hand-to-eye contact or touching objects that are already touched by persons who have infected eyes. Symptoms include pink eyes, watery discharge, and itchiness of the eyes.

Keratitis: It is a common eye infection that affects the cornea (clear part) of an eye. People who use contact lenses are at high risk of developing this condition in comparison to others who don't wear lenses. symptoms include redness, eye discharge, pain, and irritation of the eye. 

Endophthalmitis: This infection affects the inside part of the eyes. Common symptoms include redness of eyes, white or yellow discharge from eyes, reduced vision, and swelling of eyes.