NYSTATIN Vaginal Tablet

Generic Name: Nystatin

Brand Names:

Availability: Over-the-Counter (OTC)

Drug Class: Antifungal

Therapeutic action

  • Antifungal

Indications

  • Vaginal candidiasis

Forms and strengths, route of administration

  • 100 000 IU vaginal tablet

Dosage and duration

  • Adult: one tablet once daily at bedtime for 14 days. Tablets must be moistened and inserted high into the vagina.

Contra-indications, adverse effects, precautions

  • May cause (rarely): local irritation, allergic reactions.
  • Pregnancy: no contra-indication
  • Breast-feeding: no contra-indication

Remarks

  • Do not interrupt treatment during menstruation.
  • Prefer clotrimazole 500 mg vaginal tablet as a single dose for this indication.

Storage

– Below 25 °C

Once a tablet is removed from the packaging,it must be used immediately.