Nystatin Tablets

Indication:

Prophylaxis and treatment of diseases, caused by oidium albicans: treatment of candidiasis of the mucous membranes (oral cavity, vagina) and viscera (gastro-intestinal tract, lungs, kidneys). With prophylactic mean - to prevent the development of candidiasis during protracted antibiotic therapy, as well as in case of cachexia and in patients with immune deficiency.

Dosage and Administration:

The preparation is administered orally.

Adult- 500000-1000000 IU, 3-4 times daily. In case of severe candidiasis the daily dosage can be doubled.

Age                                                                        Dosage

Up to 1 Year                                                          100000 IU, 3-4 Times Daily

From 1 to 3 Years                                                  200000 IU, 3-4 Times Daily

For 3 Years of Age or Older                                   200000 IU - 400000 IU, 3-4 Times Dail

For prophylaxis of candidias is :

• in adults- 1000000 IU daily,
• in newborns- 100000 IU daily,
• In the treatment of oral candidiasis, it is advisable to retain the tablet in the mouth for as much time as possible.
• Nystatin medication should continue for at least 48 hours after the disappearance of the symptoms so as to prevent recidivations.
• Provided the symptoms of the disease are not affected up to the 14th day after initiation of Nystatin treatment, the latter should be discontinued.