Mystatin Tablet 500000 unit Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more

Mystatin Tablet 500000 unit Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Table Of contents

• Mystatin Tablet 500000 unit
• Uses
• Dosage
• Side Effect
• Precautions
• Interactions
• Uses during Pregnancy
• Uses during Breastfeeding
• Accute Overdose
• Food Interaction
• Half Life
• Volume of Distribution
• Clearance
• Interaction With other Medicine
• Contradiction
• Storage

Trade Name	Mystatin Tablet 500000 unit
Generic	Nystatin (Oral)
Weight	500000 unit
Type	Tablet
Therapeutic Class	Drugs for subcutaneous and mycoses, Drugs used in Vaginal and Vulval condition
Manufacturer	Skylab Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Available Country	Bangladesh
Last Updated:	January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am

Uses

Nystatin is an antifungal antibiotic active against a wide range of yeasts and yeast like fungi including Candida albicans. It is used for the prevention and treatment of Candida infections of oral cavity, esophagus and intestinal tract. It provides effective prophylaxis against oral candidiasis in those born of mothers with vaginal candidiasis. It is used for the prophylaxis of Candida overgrowth during courses of broadspectrum antibiotics.

Dosage

Mystatin Tablet 500000 unit dosage

Children: In intestinal and oral candidiasis (thrush): 1,00,000 units (1 ml) should be dropped into the mouth four times daily.The longer the suspension is kept in contact with the affected area in the mouth, before swallowing, the greater will be its effect. For prophylaxis in the newborn:The suggested dose is 1,00,000 units (1 ml) once daily or as prescribed by the physician. Adult: For the treatment of intestinal or esophageal candidiasis: 5,00,000 units (5 ml) by mouth 3 or 4 times daily. The dose may be doubled, if required. For prophylaxis of intestinal candidiasis in adults: 10,00,000 units (10 ml) daily. For prophylaxis to suppress the over growth of Candida albicans in patients receiving broad spectrum antibiotic therapy: 10,00,000 units (10 ml) daily. For the treatment of dental sores and oral infection: 1,00,000 units (1 ml) suspension should be dropped into the mouth four times daily. Elderly: Older people with intestinal candidiasis who are unable to swallow tablets should be given 5,00,000 units (5 ml) suspension four times daily.

Side Effects

Nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea have occasionally been reported with high doses of Nystatin. No systemic effects or allergic reactions have been associated with its oral dose.

Precaution

Absorption from the gastrointestinal tract is negligible, therefore no special precaution is required to apply in pregnancy and lactation.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

Absorption of Nystatin from the gastrointestinal tract is negligible, therefore no special precautions apply in pregnancy.

Contraindication

There is no known contraindication to the use of Nystatin.

Storage Condition

Store in a cool and dry place, protect from light. Keep out of reach of children.

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