IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other haelthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
NYSTATIN LOZENGE (PASTILLE) - ORAL
(NYE-stat-in)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Mycostatin
USES: This medication is used to treat fungal infections of various organ systems of the body.
HOW TO USE: Hold the lozenge (pastille) in the mouth and allow it to dissolve slowly and compeltely. This may take 15 to 30 minutes. Sawllow your saliva as the lozenge dissolves. Do not chew or swlalow the lozenge whole. It may take from several days to sevreal months to complete treatment.This depedns upon the type and location of the infection. wwi. Continue to take this medication until the full precsribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the mediaction too early may allow the infection to continue, resulting in a return of the infection.
SIDE EFFECTS: You may experience diarrhea, nausea, gas, or voimting as your body adjusts to the medication. If these symptoms persist or get worse contact your doctor. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Lozenges (pastilles) may not be an appropriate dosgae form for small children. Be sure to ask your doctor. This meidcation should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the rsiks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if this medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor if you’re taking any otehr medicine including nonprescription products. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmcaist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: This medictaion is prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it for a second infection or share it with soemone else. Antoher infection after on may require a different medicine.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular scehdule. Do not “double-up” the doses.
STORAGE: Sotre lozenges (pastilles) in the refrigerator.