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Nystatin (Nystatin) - Indications and Dosage

 
 



INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Nystatin oral suspension, USP is indicated for the treatment of infections of the oral cavity caused by Candida albicans.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

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

Pediatric patients and adults: 4 to 6 mL (400,000 to 600,000 units) four times daily (one-half of dose in each side of mouth).

NOTE: Limited clinical studies in neonates, including premature and low-birth weight neonates, indicate that 1 mL (100,000 units) four times daily is effective.

Local treatment should be continued at least 48 hours after perioral symptoms have disappeared and/or cultures returned to normal. It is recommended that the drug be retained in the mouth as long as possible before swallowing.

HOW SUPPLIED

Nystatin Oral Suspension USP, 100,000 units per mL, is available as a yellow, milky, ready-to-use suspension with a cherry-mint flavor in the following sizes:

60 mL bottles (with child-resistant calibrated dropper)

473 mL bottles

A 2 mL calibrated dropper with 1 mL calibrations is provided with the 60 mL container.

SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING.

Storage: Store between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F). PROTECT FROM FREEZING.

Dispense in a tight, light resistant container when dispensing from the original container.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

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