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- $Title{nystatin}
- $Subject{Mycostatin Squibb Nilstat Lederle Nystex Savage 0-V Statin Squibb
- Antifungal nystatin fungal infections throat, gastrointestinal tract skin
- vagina binding cell membranes fungi}
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- Copyright (C) 1993 Publications International, Ltd.
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- nystatin
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- BRAND NAMES (Manufacturers)
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- Mycostatin (Squibb)
- Nilstat (Lederle)
- nystatin (various manufacturers)
- Nystex (Savage)
- 0-V Statin (Squibb)
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- TYPE OF DRUG
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- Antifungal
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- INGREDIENT
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- nystatin
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- DOSAGE FORMS
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- Oral tablets (500,000 units)
- Oral suspension (100,000 units per ml with not more than 1.0% alcohol)
- Oral lozenges (200,000 units)
- Vaginal tablets (100,000 units)
- Topical cream, ointment, and powder (100,000 units per gram)
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- STORAGE
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- Nystatin should be stored at room temperature (never frozen) in a tightly
- closed, light-resistant container.
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- USES
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- Nystatin is used to treat fungal infections of the throat,
- gastrointestinal tract, skin, and vagina. By chemically binding to the cell
- membranes of fungal organisms, this medication causes the cell contents to
- leak out, which kills the fungi.
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- TREATMENT
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- You can take the oral tablet form of nystatin either on an empty stomach
- or with food or milk (as directed by your doctor).
- The oral suspension should be shaken well just before using each dose.
- The contents tend to settle, so it is necessary to shake the container to
- distribute the ingredients evenly and equalize the doses.
- Each dose of the oral suspension should then be measured carefully with a
- specially designed 5-ml measuring spoon. An ordinary kitchen teaspoon is not
- accurate enough. Place half of the dose in each side of your mouth. Try to
- hold the suspension in the mouth or swish it through the mouth for as long as
- possible before swallowing it.
- The oral lozenge form should be allowed to dissolve slowly in the mouth.
- The vaginal tablets are packaged with instructions and an applicator for
- inserting the tablets into the vagina. Read the instructions carefully before
- using this product.
- Occasionally, the vaginal tablets are prescribed to be taken orally (to
- treat mouth or throat infections). The tablets are sucked on to increase
- contact time with the mouth and throat.
- The region where you are to apply the topical cream, ointment, or powder
- should be washed carefully and patted dry. A sufficient amount of medication
- should then be applied to the affected area. An occlusive dressing (like
- kitchen plastic wrap) should NOT be applied over the medication (unless your
- doctor directs you to do so).
- If you are using the powder form to treat a foot infection, sprinkle
- liberally into your shoes and socks.
- Try not to miss any doses of this medication. If you do miss a dose,
- take (or apply) the missed dose as soon as possible, unless it is almost time
- for the next dose. In that case, do not take (or apply) the missed dose at
- all; just return to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the next dose
- of this medication.
- Take this drug for the entire time prescribed by your doctor (usually
- seven to 14 days), even if the symptoms disappear before the end of that
- period. If you stop taking the drug too soon, resistant fungi are given a
- chance to continue growing, and your infection could recur.
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- SIDE EFFECTS
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- Minor.
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- Oral forms: diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting. Topical and vaginal forms:
- itching. These side effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the
- drug.
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- Major.
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- Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or
- particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about
- a rash. Also, if symptoms of your infection seem to be getting worse rather
- than improving, tell your doctor.
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- INTERACTIONS
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- Nystatin should not interact with other medications if it is used
- according to directions.
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- WARNINGS
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- * Tell your doctor about unusual or allergic reactions you have had to
- any medications, especially to nystatin.
- * If you are using this drug to treat a vaginal infection, avoid sexual
- intercourse or ask your partner to wear a condom until treatment has been
- completed. These measures help prevent reinfection. Use the vaginal tablets
- continuously, even during a menstrual period. Unless instructed otherwise by
- your doctor, do not douche during treatment or until three weeks after you
- stop using the vaginal tablets. Wear cotton panties, rather than nylon or
- other nonporous materials, when you are being treated for fungal infections of
- the vagina. There may be some vaginal drainage while using the vaginal
- tablets, so you may wish to use a sanitary napkin or panty liner.
- * This medication has been prescribed for your current infection only.
- Another infection later on, or one that someone else has, may require a
- different medicine. You should not give your medicine to other people or use
- it for other infections, unless your doctor specifically directs you to do so.
- * If the symptoms of infection do not begin to improve two or three days
- after starting nystatin, CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR. This medication may not be
- effective against the organism causing your infection.
- * Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Although nystatin
- appears to be safe during pregnancy, extensive studies in humans have not been
- conducted. Also, tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding an infant. It is
- not known whether this medication passes into breast milk.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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