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NYSTAN is a brand name for Nystatin. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: The prevention and treatment of candidal infections of the oral cavity, oesophagus and intestinal tract. The suspension provides effective prophylaxis against oral candidosis in those born of mothers with vaginal candidosis.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
albicans, 1 ml of the suspension should be dropped into the mouth four times daily; it should be kept in contact with the affected areas as long as possible.
Children:
In intestinal and oral candidosis (thrush) in infants and children, 1 ml should be dropped into the mouth four times a day. The longer the suspension is kept in contact with the affected area in the mouth, before swallowing, the greater will be its effect.
For prophylaxis in the newborn the suggested dose is 1 ml once daily.
Older people:
No specific dosage recommendations or precautions. In the prevention and treatment of candidiasis, the dosage regimen for Nystan should be continued for at least 48 hours after symptoms have disappeared. If signs and symptoms worsen or persist (beyond 14 days of treatment), the patient should be reevaluated, and alternate therapy considered.
Nystatin is generally well tolerated by all age groups, even during prolonged use. If irritation or sensitisation develops, treatment should be discontinued. Nausea has been reported occasionally during therapy. Large oral doses of Nystatin have occasionally produced diarrhoea, gastrointestinal distress, nausea and vomiting.
Rash, including urticaria, has been reported rarely. Steven-Johnson Syndrome has been reported very rarely. Hypersensitivity and angioedema, including facial oedema have been reported. Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important.
It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. uk/yellowcard
Nystan Oral Suspension contains sucrose. Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose- galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine. 76 g in 100 ml. 1 ml of wine.
The small amount of alcohol in this medicine will not have any noticeable effects. This medicinal product contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218) and propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216) which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).
e. essentially “sodium free”. Nystan oral preparations should not be used for treatment of systemic mycoses.
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Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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