Nystatin Oral Suspension
£18.40
Nystatin oral suspension is an effective antifungal treatment for oral thrush in adults, children and babies aged 4 weeks and older, following a clinical assessment.
It works directly in the mouth to kill the fungus causing the infection and helps relieve symptoms such as white patches, soreness, redness and discomfort when eating or feeding.
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Categories: General, Online Clinic, Oral Thrush
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What is Nystatin oral suspension used for?
Nystatin oral suspension is used to treat oral thrush, a common fungal infection in the mouth caused by Candida. It can cause white patches on the tongue or inside the cheeks, redness, soreness and discomfort when feeding or eating.
It is suitable for adults, children and babies aged 4 weeks and older. It is often used in babies with thrush, denture wearers, people who use steroid inhalers, and those with a weakened immune system. The medicine works in the mouth and is not absorbed into the body in significant amounts.
How Nystatin works
Nystatin is an antifungal medicine. It works by attaching to the outer layer of the fungal cells. This damages the cell wall, causing the fungus to break down and die.
It only works against fungal infections and will not treat bacterial or viral infections.
| Quantity | 30ml |
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Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure how to use this medicine.
The patient information leaflet provided with your medication contains step-by-step instructions on how to use it; if you need any help or are unsure about anything, check with your pharmacist or doctor.
The recommended dose is:
The recommended dose for adults and children is 1ml of suspension dropped into the mouth four times a day, for 7 days. Nystatin should be taken after food or drink.
Treatment should be continued 48 hours after the lesions have resolved.
Taking this medicine:
- Shake the bottle well before use.
- Use the measuring syringe provided, which is graduated in 0.5 ml steps.
- Doses should be equally spaced throughout the day.
If you take more Nystatin Oral Suspension than you should
Taking more Nystatin Oral Suspension than recommended should not cause any severe effects as the amount of nystatin absorbed by the body is very small. With very high doses, nausea and gastrointestinal upset were reported. However, in the case of a child, you may wish to check with your doctor or hospital emergency department.
If you forget to take Nystatin Oral Suspension
If you forget to take Nystatin Oral Suspension, take your medicine as soon as you remember, unless it is close to the time you would normally take your next dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Some of the side effects are temporary with continued treatment or disappeared when treatment is stopped.
Side Effects
Common
If irritation or sensitisation develops, treatment should be discontinued. Nausea has also been reported occasionally duringtherapy.
Large oral doses can occasionally cause:
- sickness and diarrhoea
- bloating
- stomach cramps, indigestion
Rare
- rash including urticaria (itching)
- hypersensitivy, and allergic reactions such as swelling of the lips or tongue and swelling of the face.
Serious Side Effects
Serious allergic reaction called Steven-Johnson Syndrome is a very rare side effect (a serious illness with blistering of the skin, mouth, eyes and genitals).
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Warning & Precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist as nystatin should not be used if you have a fungal infection in the lungs or on the skin (systemic mycoses).
Nystatin Oral Suspension contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218) and propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216) which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).
This medicine contains 228 mg of alcohol (ethanol) in each 30 ml which is equivalent to 0.76 g in 100 ml. The amount in 1 ml of this medicine is equivalent to less than 0.2 ml beer or 0.1 ml wine.
The small amount of alcohol in this medicine will not have any noticeable effects.
If you have been told by your doctor that you have intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
Nystatin Oral Suspension contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per dose, i.e. essentially “sodium free”.
Age Restrictions
Individuals who are 4 weeks of age and older
Other Medicines and Conditions
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
This medicine is not suitable for use in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Patient Information Leaflet
https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.100765.pdf
Ingredients
- Active Ingredients: Nystatin 100,000units/ml
- Other Ingredients: ethanol, flavours*, glycerol, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), pH adjusters (hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), carmellose sodium (E466), disodium phosphate, sucrose and water.
*cherry flavour, cinnamic aldehyde, peppermint oil.
Product Information
- Brand Name: Nystatin
- Route of Administration: Oral
- Legal Classification: Prescription Only Medication (POM)
- Strength: 100,000 units/ml
- Dosage From: Oral Suspension
Storage
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the bottle label and carton. This expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
- Do not store above 25°C.
- Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
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