Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
HOW SUPPLIED Nystatin Oral Suspension USP, 100,000 USP Nystatin Units per mL, is available in a cherry, peppermint flavored, light creamy yellow, ready-to-use suspension, supplied in the following oral dosage forms: NDC 63739-160-70: 5mL unit dose cup. NDC 63739-160-56: Case of 50, 5 mL Unit Dose Cups. NDC 63739-160-10: Case of 100, 5 mL Unit Dose Cups Storage Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Avoid freezing.; PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 5 mL Unit Dose Cup Label Delivers 5 mL NDC 63739-160-70 NYSTATIN ORAL SUSPENSION, USP 500,000 units/5 mL Alcohol ≤ 1% v/v SHAKE WELL Package Not Child-Resistant Rx ONLY SEE INSERT F0868C05022
- HOW SUPPLIED Nystatin Oral Suspension USP, 100,000 USP Nystatin Units per mL, is available in a cherry, peppermint flavored, light creamy yellow, ready-to-use suspension, supplied in the following oral dosage forms: NDC 63739-160-70: 5mL unit dose cup. NDC 63739-160-56: Case of 50, 5 mL Unit Dose Cups. NDC 63739-160-10: Case of 100, 5 mL Unit Dose Cups Storage Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Avoid freezing.
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 5 mL Unit Dose Cup Label Delivers 5 mL NDC 63739-160-70 NYSTATIN ORAL SUSPENSION, USP 500,000 units/5 mL Alcohol ≤ 1% v/v SHAKE WELL Package Not Child-Resistant Rx ONLY SEE INSERT F0868C05022
Overview
Nystatin is an antimycotic polyene antibiotic obtained from Streptomyces noursei . Structural Formula: Nystatin Oral Suspension USP, for oral administration, contains 100,000 USP Nystatin Units per mL. Inactive ingredients: alcohol (≤ 1% v/v), artificial peppermint flavor, cherry flavor, citric acid, D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Red No. 40, glycerin, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylparaben, potassium phosphate dibasic, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water and sucrose. 'C47H75NO17MW 926.13'
Indications & Usage
Nystatin Oral Suspension is indicated for the treatment of candidiasis in the oral cavity.
Dosage & Administration
INFANTS: 2 mL (200,000 units) four times daily (in infants and young children, use dropper to place one-half of dose in each side of mouth and avoid feeding for 5 to 10 minutes). NOTE: Limited clinical studies in premature and low birth weight infants indicate that 1 mL four times daily is effective. CHILDREN AND ADULTS: 4 to 6 mL (400,000 to 600,000 units) four times daily (one-half of dose in each side of mouth). The preparation should be retained in the mouth as long as possible before swallowing. Continue treatment for at least 48 hours after perioral symptoms have disappeared and cultures demonstrate eradication of Candida albicans .
Warnings & Precautions
No warnings available yet.
Contraindications
The preparation is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its components.
Adverse Reactions
Nystatin is well tolerated even with prolonged therapy. Oral irritation and sensitization have been reported. (See PRECAUTIONS: General ). Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea (including one case of bloody diarrhea), nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal upset/disturbances. Dermatologic: Rash, including urticaria has been reported rarely. Stevens-Johnson syndrome has been reported very rarely. Other: Tachycardia, bronchospasm, facial swelling, and non-specific myalgia have also been rarely reported. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc. at 1-800-845-8210 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Storage & Handling
Storage Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Avoid freezing.
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