NYSTAT

Nystatin Micronised

SKIN CARE » ANTI-FUNGAL

INDICATION

Nystatin is used for the prevention and treatment of candidal infection of the oral cavity, oesophagus and intestinal tract caused by candida albicans, it provides effective prophylaxis against oral candidiasis in those born of mothers with vaginal candidiasis.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Infants : 2 ml (200,000 units nystatin) four times daily (1 ml. in each side of mouth).

Children and adults : 4 to 6 ml (400,000 to 600,000 units nystatin) 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.

For the treatment of intestinal or oesophageal candidiasis 500000 units (1 tablet) by mouth 3 or 4 times daily. The dose may be doubled, if required. For prophylaxis of intestinal candidiasis in adults 1000000 units (2 tablets) daily.

COMPOSITION

 Tablet : Each film-coated tablet contains Nystatin BP 500000 units.

Suspension : Each ml suspension contains Nystatin BP 100000 units.