Nystatin : Proper Use (Mycostatin, Nadostine, Nilstat, Nyaderm)

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Nystatin (Vaginal)

Brand Names : Mycostatin, Nadostine, Nilstat, Nyaderm

Nystatin | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Proper Use of This Medicine

Nystatin usually comes with patient directions. Read them carefully before using this medicine.

This medicine is usually inserted into the vagina with an applicator. However, if you are pregnant, check with your doctor before using the applicator to insert the vaginal tablet.

To help clear up your infection completely, keep using this medicine for the full time of treatment , even if your condition has improved. Also, keep using this medicine even if you begin to menstruate during the time of treatment. Do not miss any doses .

Dosing - The dose of nystatin will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of nystatin. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

For treating fungus (yeast) infections:
- For vaginal cream dosage form:
  - Adults and teenagers - One 100,000-unit applicatorful inserted into the vagina one or two times a day for two weeks. Or, your doctor may want you to insert one 500,000-unit applicatorful into the vagina once a day.
  - Children - Dose must be determined by your doctor.
- For vaginal tablet dosage form:
  - Adults and teenagers - One 100,000-unit tablet inserted into the vagina one or two times a day for two weeks.
  - Children - Dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed dose - If you do miss a dose of this medicine, insert it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage - To store this medicine:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.

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