Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Natamycin
Chemical Class
Macrolide
ATC Code
A01AB10, A07AA03, D01AA02, G01AA02, S01AA10
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Natarex?
Uses
Natamycin is an antifungal medication. Natamycin ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat fungal infections of the eyes. Natamycin opht...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Macrolide
Natamycin also known as Pimaricin. It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to Macrolide. The Molecular Weight of Natamycin is 665.75. It is weakly acidic drug.
How to Take It
1
Adult · Buccal (Lozenges)
10 mg — 24 hourly
For oral candidiasis.
2
Adult · PO
400 mg — As recommended.
Preferably in divided doses. (For intestinal candidiasis)
3
Adult · Topical (Ophthalmic)
5 % — As recommended.
For Belpharitis and Conjunctivivtis.
Safety Alerts
You should not use natamycin ophthalmic if you are allergic to it
It is not known whether natamycin ophthalmic will harm an unborn baby
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant
It is not known whether natamycin ophthalmic passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby
Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby
Important Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package
Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Natamycin ophthalmic may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: vision changeseye rednessswellingor other irritationeye pain or numbnessor chest paintrouble breathing. Common side effects of natamycin ophthalmic may include: tearingwatery eyesor feeling like something is in your eye. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Drug Interactions
It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on natamycin used in the eyes. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products .
Storage
Store in a well closed container, . Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 349.14
DRAP approved maximum price · per 15ml · approved 31 Mar, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper 15mlRs 349.14
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