Natamycin

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Polyene antifungal from Streptomyces natalensis.

Natamycin is authorised as a food additive under the number E 235 in the EU as a preservative.

IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Fungal infections of the mouth and throat area, the eyes, eyelids or tear ducts (especially in the case of infections caused by yeast fungi).

Pregnancy/nursing periodThis section has been translated automatically.

Strict indication during pregnancy.

Dosage and method of useThis section has been translated automatically.

Sucking pastilles: 4-6 times/day 1 tbl. to melt in the mouth. Eye ointment: Apply 1 cm of ointment into the conjunctival sac every 2 hours.

Standard concentrationThis section has been translated automatically.

Eye ointment: 1%.

Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.

Allergic skin reactions, diarrhea.

InteractionsThis section has been translated automatically.

External clotrimazole or oxiconazole leads to a mutual reduction in effectiveness.

ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Hypersensitivity to the active substance.

PreparationsThis section has been translated automatically.

Pimafucine, Pima-Biciron N Eye ointment

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer