NYSTATIN
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Description


Composition


Each 1 ml (suspension) contains:
Nystatin .......................................
100,000 I.U.

Inactive ingredients: Sucrose, methylparaben sodium, propylparaben sodium, glycerin, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, sodium phosphate dibasic, citric acid anhydrous, sorbitol 70% solution, sodium bisulphate, cherry flavour, and purified water.


Therapeutic Indications

The prevention and treatment of candidal infections of the oral cavity, oesophagus and intestinal tract.

The suspension provides effective prophylaxis against oral candidiasis in those born of mothers with vaginal candidiasis.


Dosage and Administration

Adults:
For the treatment of denture sores, and oral infections in adults caused by C.
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 candidiasis (thrush) in 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.

Elderly:
No specific dosage recommendations or precautions.


Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the active substance(s) or to any of the excipients.

NYSTATIN Oral Drops contain propylparaben, so it should not be used in children less than 2 years of age.


Warnings and Precautions

NYSTATIN Oral Drops contain sucrose.
Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine.

Nystatin oral preparations should not be used for treatment of systemic mycoses.

Shake well NYSTATIN Oral Drops before use.

Dilution is not recommended as this may reduce therapeutic efficacy.