Nystatin : Before Using - Mycostatin, Nilstat, Nystex, Nadostine, PMS Nystatin

Nystatin - Oral

Brand Names

Mycostatin, Nilstat, Nystex, Nadostine, PMS Nystatin Nystatin *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Side Effects *** Additional Information

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For nystatin, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to nystatin. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Studies have not shown that oral nystatin causes birth defects or other problems.

Breast-feeding problem

Oral nystatin has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.

Use for Children

This drug has been tested in child and has not been reported to cause various side effects or problems in child than it does in adults. However, since children up to 5 years of age may be too young to use the lozenges - pastilles or tablets safely, the oral suspension dosage form is best for this age group.

Elderly care

Many medication have not been studied specifically in elderly people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in adults people or if they cause various side effects or problems in elderly people. There is no special info comparing use of oral nystatin in the elderly with use in other age groups.