NYSTATIN ORAL SUSPENSION, USP (100,000 units per mL) Rx only

Nystatin is an antimycotic polyene antibiotic obtained from Streptomyces noursei.
Structural formula:

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Nystatin Oral Suspension, for oral administration, is cherry/mint flavored, containing 100,000 USP Nystatin Units per mL. Inactive ingredients: disodium edetate, sodium benzoate, sodium hexametaphosphate, dibasic sodium phosphate heptahydrate, monobasic sodium phosphate monohydrate, glycerin, methyl paraben, propyl paraben, sucrose, cherry flavor and peppermint oil.

Nystatin Oral Suspension is indicated for the treatment of candidiasis in the oral cavity.

The preparation is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its components.

Nystatin is well tolerated even with prolonged therapy. Oral irritation and sensitization have been reported. (See PRECAUTIONS: General).

Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea (including one case of bloody diarrhea), nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal upset/disturbances.

Dermatologic: Rash, including urticaria has been reported rarely. Stevens-Johnson syndrome has been reported very rarely.

Other: Tachycardia, bronchospasm, facial swelling, and non-specific myalgia have also been rarely reported.

Oral doses of nystatin in excess of five million units daily have caused nausea and gastrointestinal upset. There have been no reports of serious toxic effects of superinfections (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, Pharmacokinetics).

INFANTS: 2 mL (200,000 units) four times daily (in infants and young children, use dropper to place one-half of dose in each side of mouth and avoid feeding for 5 to 10 minutes).

NOTE: Limited clinical studies in premature and low birth weight infants indicate that 1 mL four times daily is effective.

CHILDREN AND ADULTS: 4-6 mL (400,000 to 600,000 units) four times daily (one-half of dose in each side of mouth). The preparation should be retained in the mouth as long as possible before swallowing.

Continue treatment for at least 48 hours after perioral symptoms have disappeared and cultures demonstrate eradication of Candida albicans.

Nystatin Oral Suspension, USP, 100,000 USP Nystatin Units per mL, is available as a cherry-mint flavored, yellow, ready-to-use suspension.
60 mL bottles with a 1 mL calibrated dropper
(NDC: 85742-013-10) and 1 Pint
(473 mL) bottles (NDC: 85742-013-11)

Storage
Store at 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F); excursions permitted between 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. AVOID FREEZING.

PHARMACIST: Dispense in a tight light-resistant container as defined in USP.

Manufactured for:
Kanchan Healthcare Inc
1 Gatehall Drive; Suite No. 202
Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA

Toll Free Number: 833-845-2624

Rev: 06/2025

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