Nystatin Vaginal

Name: Nystatin Vaginal

Pharmacology

Mechanism of Action

Antifungal agent; binds to sterols in cell membrane resulting in permeability changes and leakage of intracellular content

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Systemic absorption unlikely; poorly absorbed from intact skin and mucous membranes

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Uses For nystatin

Nystatin belongs to the group of medicines called antifungals. Vaginal nystatin is used to treat fungus infections of the vagina. Nystatin vaginal cream or tablets may also be used for other problems as determined by your doctor.

Nystatin is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Uses

Consult your pharmacist.

How to use Nystatin Tablet

Consult your pharmacist.

Side Effects

Consult your pharmacist.

In the US -

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

List Nystatin Tablet side effects by likelihood and severity.

Precautions

Consult your pharmacist.

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