What is Natamycin?

Natamycin, also known as pimaricin, is an antifungal drug. It is prescribed primarily for fungal infections. The medicine comes in drops of the eyes of liquid suspension, mallet and creamy. It is most often launched on the market under the Natacyn® brand.

Since it is not completely absorbed by the body, the drug tends to function best as a local treatment rather than at a systematic level. Natamycin lozenges are for oral infections and therefore may not have an effect behind the oral cavity. Eye drops and cream are also applied directly to the infected area. It works both by killing a fungus and preventing new growth. The medicine is particularly easy on the body because it may not be very strong to be effective. It also has a low level of toxicity. It is formulated specifically for handheld and should not be used for viral or bacterial infections. Women who are pregnant or nursing should not use the drug. Young children and older people can also be more sensitive to the medicine and either will not be able to use the drug or be subject to special observationsby prescribing a doctor.

It is important to publish any allergy or sensitivity to the medicine before the doctor before receiving Natamycin. Since negative drug interactions are possible, the patient should also discuss all current drugs. Especially other types of eye drops should not be taken at the same time as Natamycin.

Although it is a mild drug, there are some possible side effects of drug use. These symptoms should only be discussed with a doctor if they get worse or eventually disappear. Natamycin eye drops can often cause temporary blurred vision. Other most common side effects includinge swelling, burning, sting and redness at the application site. Severe side effects traditionally did not present themselves in patients taking the medicine.

Natamycin is also used in the food industry. Items such as meat and milk meals are sprayed or soaked in a substance to make fromabroad the growth of molds. Usually it is a highly desirable alternative to less safe chemical treatment and because it does not change the taste of the foods with which it is treated.