Nystatin Oral Suspension

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  • Fungal infections

Nystatin Oral Suspension Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Nystatin 100000Units/mL.

Pharmacological Class

Polyene antifungal.

How Supplied

Contact supplier.

Nystatin Oral Suspension Indications

Indications

Oral candidiasis.

Nystatin Oral Suspension Dosage and Administration

Adult

4–6mL (½ of dose on each side of mouth) 4 times daily. Retain in mouth as long as possible before swallowing.

Children

Infants: 2mL 4 times daily (1mL on each side of mouth). Older children: as adult.

Nystatin Oral Suspension Contraindications

Not Applicable

Nystatin Oral Suspension Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Nystatin Oral Suspension Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Not for treatment of systemic mycoses. Confirm diagnosis by KOH smear and/or culture. Continue treatment for at least 48 hrs after clinical cure. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.

Nystatin Oral Suspension Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Nystatin Oral Suspension Interactions

Not Applicable

Nystatin Oral Suspension Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Diarrhea, GI distress, nausea, vomiting, oral irritation.

Nystatin Oral Suspension Clinical Trials

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Nystatin Oral Suspension Note

Notes

Formerly known under the brand name Mycostatin.

Nystatin Oral Suspension Patient Counseling

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