Pimafucin 5% Drop
Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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In-stock 3 ml in 1 packet
49.43

USED FOR:
Fungal infections of eye

COMPOSITION:
Natamycin (5%)

Therapeutic Uses:
ophthal otologicals

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Pimafucin 5% Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

No information is available on the use of Pimafucin 5% Drop during lactation. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

Pimafucin 5% Drop may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of Pimafucin 5% Drop in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Pimafucin 5% Drop in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Natamycin   5%

Uses of Pimafucin Drop
Pimafucin 5% Drop is used in the treatment of fungal infections of eye.

How to use Pimafucin Drop
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Pimafucin 5% Drop may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Pimafucin Drop works
Pimafucin 5% Drop is an antifungal medicine. It kills fungus by destroying the fungal cell membrane.

Expert advice for Pimafucin Drop
Do not touch the tip of the dropper, as it may contaminate the solution.Do not stop using natamycin even if you feel well. To clear up your infection completely, use natamycin for the full course of treatment.Consult your doctor if symptoms do not get better within 7 to 10 days or they get worse.Do not wear contact lenses if have signs of conjunctivitis or keratitis.Natamycin is not recommended for use in children.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does Pimafucin cause cancer?
Pimafucin has no known effects on causing cancers

Q. Where does Pimafucin come from?
Pimafucin is an antibiotic derived from Streptomyces natalensis

Q. How does Pimafucin work?
Pimafucin belongs to a class of medicines called tetraene polyene antibiotic. Pimafucin 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 Pimafucin does not affect bacteria?
The mechanism of action of Pimafucin 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.

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