Ntc Eye Drop 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.

Ntc Eye Drop 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.

Uses of Ntc Ophthalmic Suspension

Treatment of Fungal infections of eye

Benefits of Ntc Ophthalmic Suspension

In Treatment of Fungal infections of eye

Ntc Eye Drop 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.

Side effects of Ntc Ophthalmic Suspension

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Ntc

Eye irritation

How to use Ntc Ophthalmic Suspension

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.

How Ntc Ophthalmic Suspension works

Ntc Eye Drop is an antifungal medication. It works by killing the fungi that cause eye infections by destroying their cell membrane.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Ntc Eye Drop 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.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Ntc Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

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

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Ntc Ophthalmic Suspension?

If you miss a dose of Ntc Eye Drop, please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Ntc Eye Drop

₹99.7/Ophthalmic Suspension

Natamet Eye Drop

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

₹130.87/ophthalmic suspension

27% costlier

Meganat 5% Eye Drop

Jainson Biotech (India) Pvt Ltd

₹115/ophthalmic suspension

12% costlier

Natamet Eye Drop

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

₹111.09/ophthalmic suspension

8% costlier

Quick tips

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

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Aminoglycosides {Amphoteric macrolide antifungal antibiotic}

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS

Action Class

Fungal cell membrane active agent

Patient concerns

I am regularly using the cream cosmelite But now due to a fungal infection i have to use a antifungal cream fungicros So So i want to know whether i can apply the cream cosmelite after fungicros

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Pls tell me which part of body have fungal infections

Medicine for fungal infections.

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

There is hundred type of fungal infectionFrom which you sufferBetter visit clinic for proper examination

FAQs

Does Ntc Eye Drop cause cancer?

Ntc Eye Drop has no known effects on causing cancers

Where does Ntc Eye Drop come from?

Ntc Eye Drop is an antibiotic derived from Streptomyces natalensis

How does Ntc Eye Drop work?

Ntc Eye Drop belongs to a class of medicines called tetraene polyene antibiotic. Ntc Eye Drop 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

Why Ntc Eye Drop does not affect bacteria?

The mechanism of action of Ntc Eye Drop 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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