Nystatin 100,000 I.U/ml

Active ingredients:

Nystatin 100,000 I.U/ml
Powder for oral suspension (Drop)

Indication:

Nystatin is an antifungal medicine. It’s used to treat or prevent infections caused by a fungus or yeast.

Product differentiation:

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Dosage:

100,000units/ml
Product Description

Background
Nystatin is used to treat fungal infections of the inside of the mouth and lining of the stomach and intestines. It works by stopping the growth of fungi that cause infection.
Drug category
Nystatin is in a class of antifungal medications called polyenes.

Pharmacology and mechanism of action of the drug
Mechanism of Action
Binds sterols in fungal cell membrane, altering permeability and thus causing cellular contents to leak
Absorption
Poor PO absorption
Onset: Symptom relief for oral candidiasis 24-72 hr
Elimination
Excretion: Feces (as unchanged drug)

Precautions and warnings

Nystatin may cause allergic reactions, which can be serious. Stop taking nystatin and get help right away if you have any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction. Irritation and Other Skin Reactions. Nystatin may cause irritation and other skin reactions, such as redness, swelling, or itching.

Storage

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Store in the original package to protect against moisture and direct light.

Dosage and Instructions for Use

Oral suspension: 400,000-600,000 units PO q6hr; swish in mouth several minutes and then swallow. Retain suspension in mouth as long as possible before swallowing.

Indication and application

Nystatin is used to treat fungal infections of the inside of the mouth and lining of the stomach and intestines.