Nystatin is available in the form of tablets , suppositories and ointments:
Analogues
- Fungicidin,
- Antikandin,
- Nystafungin,
- Mycostatin.
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: 94 р. Average price online * : 94 r.
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Instructions for use
About the preparation
The antifungal action of Nystatin ointment is especially effective against fungi of the Candida family. In 1 g of medicine contains 100 000 units of active substance - nystatin. Auxiliary ingredients are medical Vaseline and anhydrous lanolin.
The ointment has a yellow or brownish-yellow color. Produced in tubes of aluminum for 10, 15, 30 g. There is a shape in the form of glass jars.
The storage temperature should not exceed 5 ° C. The place where the ointment is contained must be dark and inaccessible to children. These conditions correspond to the refrigerator. Shelf life of the drug is 3 years.
Who recommends the drug
Nystatin destroys the permeability of the cell walls of fungi. This leads to the elimination of the main components of the cell. The substance exhibits its activity towards yeast-like fungi such as Candida, including Candida albicans .
Common indications for the use of the drug is candidiasis (that is, thrush) of the mucous membranes (vagina, lower intestine, rectum, etc.), as it is sometimes used for fungal skin lesions.
As a preventive measure against fungal complications Nystatin ointment is recommended for people who have been treated with antibiotics for a long time, especially when the body is exhausted.
Contraindications
According to the official instructions (!) Nystatin ointment can not be used when:
- Violations of the liver,
- Peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum,
- Pancreatitis,
- Pregnancy,
- Hypersensitivity to the active component of the drug.
(With stomatitis, the drug is applied to the oral mucosa, so it falls into the digestive tract and affects the whole organism.)
With regard to the use of ointments for breastfeeding - accurate data on the ingestion of nystatin in breast milk are absent. In this period, it is better to stop the drug.
High enough safety of nystatin is noted. Only in some cases can we observe the reaction of intolerance. Allergy as a side effect is manifested:
- Itching,
- Hives ,
- Rashes,
- Irritation in the application area of the ointment.
special instructions
In the treatment of fungal disease of the vagina, it is recommended to apply the ointment along the perimeter of the genital organ. This will increase the therapeutic effect and avoid recurrence. At the same time, a sexual partner is required.
When menstruating, you should not abandon the procedure.
If, together with nystatin, apply clotrimazole, then the effectiveness of the latter is weakened.
How to apply the medicine correctly
The general recommendation is to apply a thin layer of ointment to the area affected by the fungus. This procedure is performed twice a day. The normative course duration is from 7 to 10 days. Extension is possible up to 4 weeks.
In case of stomatitis:
With this disease, Nystatin ointment is used only when the cause of the disease is the thrush of the oral cavity. The medicine stops the spread of fungi and releases the body from them in a short time.
The medicine is applied to a cotton or gauze swab, and then the damaged areas in the mouth are lubricated. Periodicity of treatment - in the morning and before bedtime. The therapeutic course is determined by individual features of the body and the degree of damage to the mucous membranes in the mouth.
For men:
Symptoms of thrush in men are manifested in the same way as in women. First, the external genital organs must be treated with household soap and warm water. Then wash your hands and apply a thin layer of ointment to the surface of the infected area. Repeat 2-3 times a day. Before each application it is advisable to visit the bathroom.
The course lasts from 10 to 12 days. This term refers to the acute form of the disease. For a chronic disease, the duration can be increased. In this case, the ointment is not enough. It is necessary to take the drug inside.
In the presence of diaper rash:
This phenomenon is typical not only for toddlers. In some adults, for example, immobile patients, it also appears. This problem is solved by Nystatin Ointment when applied three times a day to the problem area of the skin. After two or three days, the patient's condition is clearly improving.
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