Nystatin – Generic Drug Info

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Nystatin

Drugs for subcutaneous and mycoses, Drugs used in Vaginal and Vulval condition

Generic drug information & available brands

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এই ঔষধটি ছত্রাক বা ফাঙ্গাসের সংক্রমণ, বিশেষ করে মুখের ঘা এবং ত্বকের ইনফেকশনের চিকিৎসায় ব্যবহৃত হয়। এটি ছত্রাকের বৃদ্ধি বন্ধ করে দেয়। গর্ভাবস্থায় ও স্তন্যদানকালে এটি সাধারণত নিরাপদ হিসাবে বিবেচিত হয়।

Indications

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.

Pharmacology

Nystatin is an antifungal antibiotic. Which has fungistatic or fungicidal activity against variety of pathogenic and nonpathogenic yeast and fungi, including Candida albicans. Nystatin exerts its antifungal activity by binding to sterols in the fungal cell membrane. As a result of binding, the membrane is no longer able to function as a selective barrier, and potassium and other cellular constituents are lost. It is poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.

Dosage & Administration

Important:
Do not take any medication without a doctor's prescription. Self-medication can be dangerous.

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.

Contraindications

There is no known contraindication to the use of Nystatin.

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.

Pregnancy & Lactation

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

Precautions & Warnings

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

Storage Conditions

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

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Available Brands

15 found

Brand	Strength	Type	৳
Candex Square Pharmaceuticals PLC	100000 Unit/ml	Oral Suspension	-
Canstat Jayson Pharmaceutical Ltd.	100000 unit/ml	Oral Suspension	-
Enystin Ethical Drugs Limited	100000 unit/ml	Oral Suspension	-
Fefun Amico Laboratories Ltd.	100000 unit/ml	Oral Suspension	-
Fungistin Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	100000 unit/ml	Oral Suspension	-
Mycocin Ibn Sina Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	100000 unit/ml	Oral Suspension	-
Mystatin Skylab Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	500000 unit	Tablet	5.00
Mystatin Skylab Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	100000 unit/ml	Oral Suspension	-
Naf Opsonin Pharma Ltd.	100000 unit/ml	Oral Suspension	-
Nysol Edruc Limited	100000 unit/ml	Oral Suspension	-
Nyst Somatec Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	100000 unit/ml	Oral Suspension	-
Nystat ACME Laboratories Ltd.	500000 unit	Tablet	6.27
Nystat ACME Laboratories Ltd.	100000 unit/ml	Oral Suspension	-
Ornys Kemiko Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	100000 unit/ml	Oral Suspension	-
Zenistin Zenith Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	100000 unit/ml	Oral Suspension	-

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