MYCOSAT ORAL SUSPENSION 30ML
MYCOSAT ORAL SUSPENSION 30ML
This medication is used to treat fungal infections of the mouth. Nystatin is an antifungal that works by stopping the growth of fungus. Nystatin suspension should not be used to treat fungal infections of the blood.
Nystatin Oral Suspension is indicated for the treatment of candidiasis in the oral cavity.
DOSAGE AND 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: 4–6 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.
The most common side effects of Nystatin Oral Suspension include:
- mouth irritation,
- upset stomach,
- nausea,
- vomiting,
- diarrhea, and
- skin rash
