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Nystatin is a brand name for Nystatin. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: INDICATIONS AND USAGE Nystatin Oral Suspension is indicated for the treatment of candidiasis in the oral cavity.
Verbatim from this product's FDA label. Tap a section to expand.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION INFANTS 2 mL (200,000 units) four times daily (in infants and young children, use dropper to place one-half of dose in each side of mouth and avoid feeding for 5 to 10 minutes).
NOTE:
Limited clinical studies in premature and low birth weight infants indicate that 1 mL four times daily is effective. CHILDREN AND ADULTS 4 to 6 mL (400,000 to 600,000 units) four times daily (one-half of dose in each side of mouth).
The preparation should be retained in the mouth as long as possible before swallowing. Continue treatment for at least 48 hours after perioral symptoms have disappeared and cultures demonstrate eradication of Candida albicans .
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Nystatin is well tolerated even with prolonged therapy. Oral irritation and sensitization have been reported. (See PRECAUTIONS: General ).
Gastrointestinal:
Diarrhea (including one case of bloody diarrhea), nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal upset/disturbances.
Dermatologic:
Rash, including urticaria has been reported rarely. Stevens-Johnson syndrome has been reported very rarely.
Other:
Tachycardia, bronchospasm, facial swelling, and non-specific myalgia have also been rarely reported.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
The preparation is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its components.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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