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Nystatin Vaginal (Nystatin Vaginal) - Indications and Dosage

 
 



INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Nystatin Vaginal Tablets, USP are effective for the local treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis (moniliasis). The diagnosis should be confirmed, prior to therapy, by KOH smears and/or cultures. Other pathogens commonly associated with vulvovaginitis (Trichomonas and Haemophilus vaginalis) do not respond to nystatin and should be ruled out by appropriate laboratory methods.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

The usual dosage is one tablet (100,000 units nystatin) daily for two weeks. The tablets should be deposited high in the vagina by means of the applicator. "Instructions for the Patient" are enclosed in each package.

HOW SUPPLIED:    Nystatin Vaginal Tablets, USP:

Pale yellow mottled oval-shaped, flat face, beveled tablet (Debossed ODYSSEY on one side and 705 on the other) are available in packages of 15 individually foil wrapped tablets, with applicator and "Instructions for the Patient".

Store at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).

Distributed by Odyssey Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

East Hanover, NJ 07936

Manufactured by PLIVA®, Inc.

East Hanover, NJ 07936

Iss. 3/03

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