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| Pronunciation |
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 (nye
STAT
in) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Bio-Statin®; Mycostatin®;
Nilstat®; Nystex®; Peri-Dri® |
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| Foreign Brand
Names |
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| Mestatin® (Canada); Micostatin (Mexico);
Nadostine® (Canada); Nistaquim (Mexico); PMS-Nystatin
(Canada) |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Antifungal Agent, Oral Nonabsorbed; Antifungal Agent, Topical; Antifungal Agent,
Vaginal |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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- If you have an allergy to nystatin or any other part of the
medicine.
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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- This medicine is used for the treatment of fungus (yeast) infections.
The infection can be on the skin, in the vagina, intestine, or in the mouth or
throat.
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| How does it work? |
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- Nystatin makes the skin of the fungus (yeast) leaky. This kills the
fungus (yeast).
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| How is it best taken? |
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- Skin:
- Do not take by mouth. For skin only. Keep out of mouth, nose, and eyes
(may burn).
- Wash your hands before and after use.
- Clean affected area before use.
- Use a small amount over the area affected as a light film. Rub in
gently.
- Do not put coverings (bandages, dressings, make-up) over the area
unless told to do so by healthcare provider.
- Sprinkle powder freely on area.
- If you are using this medicine for athlete's foot you can sprinkle in
shoes and socks.
- Vaginal:
- Use tablet vaginally. Do not confuse with oral troche (oral lozenge).
- Keep out of mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).
- Wash hands before and after use.
- Oral:
- Suck on troche (oral lozenge) until gone. This usually takes 15-30
minutes. Do not chew, break, or crush.
- A liquid (suspension) is available. Swish it in mouth as long as
possible before swallowing. Shake well first.
- Use entire prescription as directed, even if feeling
better.
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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- Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
- If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Return to
your regular schedule.
- Do not take a double dose or extra
doses.
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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- Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
- Oral:
- Do not use in children younger than 3 years of age. They might choke
on it.
- Vaginal:
- Do not use if you have belly pain, fever, or bad-smelling discharge.
Talk with healthcare provider.
- Use sanitary napkin or pad to protect clothing from staining.
- Read information enclosed with product before use. Talk with
healthcare provider if you have any
questions.
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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- Skin:
- Redness, burning, stinging, and itching.
- Vaginal:
- Mild burning, irritation, or stinging.
- Lower belly cramping or bloating.
- Oral:
- Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking
hard candy, or chewing gum may
help.
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| What should I monitor? |
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- Number of fungus (yeast) infections. If these occur often, talk with
healthcare provider.
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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- Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing;
tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits;
swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- Any rash.
- Skin:
- Severe redness, stinging, blistering, peeling, swelling, or itching.
- No improvement in condition after 28 days or feeling worse.
- Vaginal:
- No improvement in 5-7 days or feeling worse.
- Oral:
- Severe pain or unable to swallow.
- No improvement in condition after 10-14 days or feeling
worse.
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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- Store at room
temperature.
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| General statements |
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- Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
- Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements,
vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider
(doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
- Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs,
vitamins).
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