NYSTATIN

Brand & Generic Names

Dermacomb
Myco II
Mycobiotic II
Mycogen II
Mycolog II
Mycostatin
Myco-Triacet II
Mykacet
Mykacet II
Mytrex
Nadostine
Nilstat
Nyaderm
Nystaform
Nystex
Trisatin

Basic Information

• Habit forming? No
• Prescription needed? Yes
• Available as generic? Yes
• Drug class: Antifungal

Uses

Treatment of fungus infections of the mouth or vagina that are susceptible to nystatin.

Dosage & Usage Information

How to take:
Tablet--Swallow with liquid. If you can't swallow whole, crumble tablet and take with liquid or food.
Ointment, cream or lotion--Use as directed by doctor and label.
Liquid--Take as directed. Instruction varies by preparation.
Lozenges--Take as directed on label.

When to take:
At the same time each day.

If you forget a dose:
Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose).

What drug does:
Prevents growth and reproduction of fungus.

Time lapse before drug works:
Begins immediately. May require 3 weeks for maximum benefit, depending on location and severity of infection.

Don't take with:
Any other medicine without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.

Overdose

SYMPTOMS:
Mild overdose may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.

WHAT TO DO:

Overdose unlikely to threaten life. If person takes much larger amount than prescribed, call doctor, poison-control center or hospital emergency room for instructions.

Possible Adverse Reactions or Side Effects

Life-threatening:

None expected.

Common:

(at high doses) Nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea.

Infrequent:

Mild irritation, itch at application site.

Rare:

None expected.

Warnings & Precautions

Don't take if:
You are allergic to nystatin.

Before you start, consult your doctor:
If you plan to become pregnant within medication period.

Over age 60:
No problems expected.

Pregnancy:
No proven harm to unborn child. Avoid if possible. Consult doctor.

Breast-feeding:
No proven problems. Consult doctor.

Infants & children:
No problems expected.

Prolonged use:
No problems expected.

Skin & sunlight:
No problems expected.

Driving, piloting or hazardous work:
No problems expected.

Discontinuing:
Don't discontinue without doctor's advice until you complete prescribed dose, even though symptoms diminish or disappear.

Others:
No problems expected.

Possible Interaction with Other Drugs

GENERIC NAME	COMBINED EFFECT
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Possible Interaction with Other Substances

INTERACTS WITH	COMBINED EFFECT
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Alcohol:	None expected.
Beverages:	None expected.
Cocaine:	None expected.
Foods:	None expected.
Marijuana:	None expected.
Tobacco:	None expected.