Nystatin
Overview
Nystatin
Ovules, 500 000 IU
COMPOSITION
Each ovule contains the active substance nystatin 500 000 IU.
Excipients with known effect: butylated hydroxyanisole (E320), butylated hydroxytoluene (E321). Other excipients: citric acid, liquid paraffin, semi-synthetic solid glycerides.
WHAT IT IS USED FOR
An antifungal medicine for the treatment and prevention of vaginal candidiasis (a fungal infection caused by Candida).
HOW IT WORKS
Nystatin is an antifungal antibiotic that inserts itself into the membrane of fungi and disrupts its structure. The fungal cell loses its contents and dies. It is particularly active against Candida fungi.
HOW TO USE
For vaginal use, 1 ovule a day, preferably in the evening before bedtime, after hygiene of the area. The treatment course is 10–14 days.
The duration of treatment and any repeated courses are set by your doctor according to the severity of the infection. Not for use in children.
WHEN IT SHOULD NOT BE USED
hypersensitivity to nystatin or to any of the excipients;
the first trimester of pregnancy.
Important to know
Do not stop treatment during menstruation or if symptoms improve in the first few days. Avoid sexual intercourse during treatment, and simultaneous treatment of the partner is recommended to prevent re-infection.
The medicine contains butylated hydroxyanisole (E320) and butylated hydroxytoluene (E321), which may cause local skin reactions (for example contact dermatitis) or irritation of the eyes and mucous membranes. Do not use at the same time as clotrimazole (it reduces clotrimazole's activity). In the second and third trimesters of pregnancy and during breast-feeding, use only as advised by your doctor. Read the package leaflet carefully before use.
Possible side effects
Rare: allergic reactions (transient skin rash, itching), irritation of the vaginal lining.
If side effects occur, stop using the product and consult a doctor or pharmacist.
STORAGE
Store below 25 °C. Do not freeze. Keep out of the reach of children. Shelf life: 24 months.
QUESTIONS AND CONTACTS
For questions about the medicine, please consult your doctor or pharmacist. Manufacturer: FARMAPRIM SRL, 5 Crinilor str., Porumbeni village, Criuleni district, Republic of Moldova, MD-4829. Pharmacovigilance: safety@farmaprim.md.
Brief information prepared on the basis of the approved Summary of Product Characteristics. It does not replace consultation with a doctor or pharmacist and does not contain all information about the medicine. Always read the package leaflet.