Mycostatin

Active Ingredient(s): Nystatin
FDA Approved: * July 8, 1964
Pharm Company: * BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB
Category: Antifungal

* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".



Mycostatin Overview

Nystatin, sold under the brandname Mycostatin among others, is an antifungal medication.[1] It is used to treat Candida infections of the skin including diaper rash, thrush, esophageal candidiasis, and vaginal yeast infections.[1] It may also be used to prevent candidiasis in those who are at high risk.[1] Nystatin may be used by mouth, in the vagina, or applied to the skin.[1] Common side effects when applied to the skin include...

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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:

Nystatin
  • Capsule: 1millionunit, 500,000unit
  • Cream: 100,000 units/gm, 100,000unit/g
  • Lozenge: 200,000unit
  • Ointment: 100,000 units/gm, 100,000unit/g, 100unit/g
  • Pastille: 200,000 units
  • Powder: 100%, 100,000 units/gm, 100,000unit/g, 100,000units, 100,000units/g, 150,000,000unit
  • Suspension: 100,000 units/ml, 100,000unit/ml, 100000unit/ml, 500,000unit/5ml, 500,000units/5ml
  • Tablet: 100,000 units, 100,000unit, 500,000 units, 500,000unit, 500000unit
  • Tablet, Delayed Release: 500,000unit
Note: Above list includes dosages for all drugs with the same combination of active ingredients.

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