Drug Catalog - Product Detail
NYSTATIN 100MU/ML SUSP 473ML
| NDC | Mfr | Size | Str | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66689-0008-16 | VISTAPHARM INC. | 480 | 100000UNIT/ML | SUSPENSION |
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Description
DESCRIPTION Nystatin is an antimycotic polyene antibiotic obtained from Streptomyces noursei . Structural formula: Nystatin Oral Suspension, USP, for oral administration contains 100,000 Nystatin units per mL. In addition, the yellow opaque suspension contains the following inactive ingredients : Alcohol (0.5% v/v), USP, Alcohol free Bubble Gum Flavoring, Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, USP, Dibasic Sodium Phosphate, USP, Glycerin Natural 99.5%, USP, Methylparaben, NF, (Preservative), Monobasic Sodium Phosphate, USP, Propylparaben, NF, (Preservative), Purified Water, USP, Saccharin Sodium, USP, and Sucrose, NF. Chemical Structure
How Supplied
HOW SUPPLIED Nystatin Oral Suspension, USP, 100,000 Nystatin units per mL, is available as a bubble gum flavored, yellow opaque, ready-to-use suspension. Nystatin Oral Suspension, USP, is available as follows: NDC 66689-008-02: 2 fl. oz. bottle (60 mL): supplied in individual carton with calibrated dropper; NDC 66689-008-08: 8 fl. oz. bottle (237 mL); NDC 66689-008-16: 16 fl. oz. bottle (480 mL). Storage Store at 20°C to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature] AVOID FREEZING
Indications & Usage
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Nystatin Oral Suspension, USP, is indicated for the treatment of candidiasis in the oral cavity.
Dosage and Administration
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 to 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 .