Expert advice for Natamet Eye 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.

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

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

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