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Nystatin

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Indications:

  • candidiasis

Side-effects:

  • diarrhoea at high doses
  • nausea and vomiting

Routes of administration:

  • oral:
    • tablets
    • suspension

Note that nystatin is only indicated for infants over 1 month old. An alternative preparation such as miconazole gel may be used in infants less than 1 month old.

The summary of product characteristics must be consulted before prescribing the drugs described.

Reference:

  1. British National Formulary (BNF); Nystatin. NICE Evidence Services (UK access only).

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