Netlavision 5% Eye Drop

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Swastik Life Sciences
Active Ingredient	Natamycin (5% w/v)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Aminoglycosides {Amphoteric macrolide antifungal antibiotic}
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS
Action Class	Fungal cell membrane active agent
User Rating	4.5
User Reviews	709

FAQ

How does Netlavision 5% work?

Netlavision 5% belongs to a class of medicines called tetraene polyene antibiotic. Netlavision 5% 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

Does Netlavision 5% cause cancer?

Netlavision 5% has no known effects on causing cancers

Where does Netlavision 5% come from?

Netlavision 5% is an antibiotic derived from Streptomyces natalensis

Why Netlavision 5% does not affect bacteria?

The mechanism of action of Netlavision 5% 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.

What if you forget to take Netlavision Eye Drop?

If you miss a dose of Netlavision 5%, please consult your doctor.

Netlavision 5% Eye Drop Reviews

Netlavision 5% is an antifungal medication. It is used in the treatment of fungal infections of the eyes. It kills the fungi that cause eye infections and thus treats the infection.

Netlavision 5% is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.

This medicine is generally well tolerated but it may cause some eye irritation that usually subsides on its own in some time. Please consult your doctor if it does not get better or persists for a longer duration.

How Netlavision 5% Eye Drop Works

Netlavision 5% is an antifungal medication. It works by killing the fungi that cause eye infections by destroying their cell membrane.

How to Use Netlavision 5% Eye Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

Benefits of Netlavision 5% Eye Drop

In Treatment of Fungal infections of eye: Netlavision 5% is an antifungal medicine. It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungus that is causing the infection. It helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, itching or soreness caused due to eye infections.The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Uses of Netlavision 5% Eye Drop

Treatment of Fungal infections of eye

Netlavision 5% Eye Drop Side Effects

Eye irritation

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Netlavision 5% during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

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

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Netlavision 5% may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Netlavision 5% should be used as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
Consult your doctor if the symptoms get worse or do not get better within 2 weeks of treatment.
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
Remove contact lenses before using Netlavision 5% and allow at least 15 minutes before re-inserting them.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.