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- Nystatin 40 Tablets 500 000 IU (Pack 2x20) Antifungal Treatment Pills
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1 tablet contains nystatin 500 000;
pharmacological properties: Nystatin - polyene antifungal antibiotic highly active against yeast-like fungi of the genus Candida. Exerts fungicidal action. In the structure of the antibiotic has a large number of double bonds, having a high affinity for the cytoplasmic membrane sterol of fungi structures that facilitates the incorporation of the drug molecules into the cell membrane and the formation of a large number of channels through which the uncontrolled transport of electrolytes. Increased osmolarity within the cell leads to its death .
Statement: Nystatin is used in mucosal candidiasis mucosal ( oral , vaginal , etc.)
skin and internal organs ( gastrointestinal tract, lungs, kidneys, etc. )
From prevention to nystatin is prescribed for the prevention of candidiasis in long-term treatment with antibacterial agents especially in malnourished and debilitated patients .
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity , liver dysfunction , pancreatitis, peptic ulcer and 12 duodenal ulcer , pregnancy.
Dosing and Administration: Tablets .
Inside regardless of the meal. For the treatment of visceral candidiasis adult to 500,000 IU 3-4 times or 250,000 IU 6-8 times a day . Daily dose of 1.5-3 million units . When generalized candidiasis daily dose may be increased to 6 million units .
Children under the age of 1 year to designate 100,000 IU 3-4 times day, from 1 to 5 years - 250 000 IU 3-4 times a day, over 13 years - 250 000-500 000 IU 3-4 times night .
Duration of treatment - 10-14 days. If necessary, one week course may be repeated.
Side effect: When receiving nystatin into possible nausea , vomiting , diarrhea, itchy skin. In these cases, reduce the dose of the drug or to temporarily override .