Nystatin medicine 500,000i

Dosage form Box of 2 blisters x 8 tablets
Specifications Nystatin

Ingredient

Composition information	Content
Nystatin	500,000iu

Uses

Indications

Nystatin 500,000 I.U are indicated in the following cases:

Prophylaxis and treatment of fungal infections candida in the gastrointestinal mucosa.

Pharmacokic

Nystatin is an anti -fungal antibiotic extracted from streptomyces noursei mushroom culture, yellow powder, very little soluble in water. Nystatin has the effect of restraining or eliminating fungi depending on the concentration and sensitivity of the fungus, there is no impact on normal bacteria on the body. The most sensitive is yeast and has a very good effect on Candida albicans.

Mechanism of action: Due to the link with the sterol of the cell membrane sensitive fungi, nystatin changes the absorbent of the mushroom film. Nystatin tolerates well even when long -term treatment and does not cause drug resistance.

Nystatin has anti -superinfection effects on gastrointestinal candidias during antibiotic treatment.

Dynamic pharmacokinetics

Nystatin is poorly absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract, not absorbed through the skin or mucosa when used on the spot, excreted mainly in fertilizer in the form of unprocessed.

Before taking Nystatin medicine 500,000i

How to use

Take oral use.

The drug is only for adults, not for children.

Dosage

Adults:

Excessive intestinal and esophagus fungal infection: Take 500,000 - 1,000,000 units (I.U)/time, 3 times or 4 times/day.

Preventing intestinal infections in patients with broad spectrum antibiotics: 1,000,000 units (I.U)/day.

Note: The above dose is for reference only. Specific dosage depends on the condition and level of progression of the disease. For a suitable dose, you need to consult a doctor or medical specialist.

What to do when overdose?

Symptoms: nausea, digestive disorders.

Handling: gastric lavage, then use bleach and appropriate support treatment.

In an emergency, call the 115 emergency center immediately or go to the nearest local health station.

What to do when you forget 1 dose? But if it's almost time for the next dose, only use the following dose. Do not use double dose or add dose to compensate for the dose to forget to drink.

Side Effects

When using Nystatin 500,000 I.U , you may experience unwanted effects (ADR).

Nystatin is almost non -toxic and non -sensitive, good tolerance at all ages including children weakened and even for prolonged use:

Uncommon, 1/1000

Digestive: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea , digestive disorders , especially when using the dose of more than 5 million units a day.

skin: urticaria, foreign ban.

Rare, ADR

Skin and subcutaneous tissue: Causes local irritation. Steven - Johnson syndrome .

Instructions on how to handle ADR

When experiencing side effects of the drug, it is necessary to stop using and notify the doctor or go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.

Warnings

Before using the drug you need to read the instructions carefully and refer to the information below.

Contraindications:

Nystatin medicine 500,000 I.U Contraindications in the following cases:

Hypersensitivity to nystatin or any ingredient of the drug.

Be cautious when using

because the ingredients contain lactose and sugar should be cautious when used for lactose -intolered people and people with diabetes.

If there is a hypersensory reaction, it is necessary to stop the drug immediately and take appropriate treatment.

Not only indicated for body fungal infections because the drug is not steamed through the gastrointestinal tract.

The ability to drive and operate machinery

has not recorded the adverse reaction report.

Pregnancy

only used for pregnant women when benefits are greater than risk.

The period of breastfeeding

It is not clear whether the drug is excreted through breast milk or should not be cautious when used for nursing women.

Drug interaction

lost the resistance to Candida Albicans if used simultaneously riboflavin phosphate.

Avoid using with drugs to change bowel motility, gastrointestinal mucosa.

Storage

In a dry place, the temperature does not exceed 30 ° C, avoiding light.

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