Nystatin Medication Summary
No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication?
nystatin is described in FDA/DailyMed prescribing information. No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication used for?
Nystatin Tablets are intended for the treatment of non-esophageal mucus membrane gastrointestinal candidiasis.
What should I know before taking it?
Nystatin Tablets are contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of their components.
What important warnings are listed?
The FDA/DailyMed label should be reviewed for complete details.
How is this medication usually taken?
The usual therapeutic dosage is one to two tablets (500,000 to 1,000,000 units nystatin) three times daily. Treatment should generally be continued for at least 48 hours after clinical cure to prevent relapse.
What side effects are listed?
Nystatin is well tolerated even with prolonged therapy. Oral irritation and sensitization have been reported. (See PRECAUTIONS: General .)
What interactions are listed?
The FDA/DailyMed label should be reviewed for complete details.
Where can I find the official prescribing information?
Review the full prescribing information on DailyMed: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=04d795f3-aad7-4b79-8ebc-43c500afe39b
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