Nystatin

Therapeutic Group

Anti-mycotics Systemic Use

Indication Dosage

Oral Candidiasis: 

  • Adults: 1-2 Tab Four Times Daily, Usually For 7 Days, And Continued For 48 Hours After Lesions Have Resolved 
  • Children: 1 Ml Four Times Daily, Usually For 7 Days, And Continued For 48 Hours After Lesions Have Resolved 

Oesophageal And Intestinal Candidiasis: 

  • Adults: 1-2 Tab Four Times Daily, Or Suspension 5 Ml Four Times Daily, Usually For 7 Days, And Continued For 48 Hours After Lesions Have Resolved 
  • Children: 1 Ml Four Times Daily, Usually For 7 Days, And Continued For 48 Hours After Lesions Have Resolved

Content

  • Drop Per ml: Nystatin 100,000 Iu.
  • Tab: Nystatin 500,000 Iu.
  • Susp 100,000 Iu /500,000 Iu: Per ml, Nystatin 100,000 Iu /500,000 Iu.

Pregnancy

Caution Advised

Stability

  • Polyene Antifungal

Contra Indications

  • None Known

Precautions

  • None Known

Lactation

  • Caution Advised

Side Effects

  • Taste Disturbance
  • Local Irritation
  • Local Sensitisation
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting And Diarrhoea In High Doses.

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