Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Natamycin
Drug Class
Anti-Infective, Ophthalmologicals
Chemical Class
Macrolide
ATC Code
A01AB10, A07AA03, D01AA02, G01AA02, S01AA10
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Natasan?
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
Irritationsconjunctival chemosis and hyperaemia
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 .
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Avoid unless essential
Lactation
Avoid unless essential
Storage
Store in a well closed container, . Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 369.67
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 369.67 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 369.67
Should you consider an alternative?
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These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
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+ Chloramphenicol
Rs 46.55Rs 46.55/unit
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Meditim
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+ Timolol
Rs 55.49
MEDIPAK
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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