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Mycostatin

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INDICATIONS

MYCOSTATIN PASTILLES are indicated for the treatment of candidiasis in the oral cavity.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Children and Adults:   The recommended dose is one or two MYCOSTATIN (nystatin lozenges, USP) PASTILLES (200,000 or 400,000 units nystatin) four or five times daily for as long as 14 days if necessary. The dosage regimen should be continued for at least 48 hours after disappearance of oral symptoms.

Dosage should be discontinued if symptoms persist after the initial 14 day period of treatment (see PRECAUTIONS , Laboratory Tests ).

Administration:   MYCOSTATIN PASTILLES must be allowed to dissolve slowly in the mouth, and should not be chewed or swallowed whole.

HOW SUPPLIED

MYCOSTATIN® (nystatin lozenges, USP) PASTILLES, 200,000 units nystatin each, in packages containing 30 pleasant-tasting PASTILLES ( NDC 0003-0543-20).

ALSO AVAILABLE

MYCOSTATIN® (nystatin, USP) is also available as a ready-to-use oral suspension, oral tablets, vaginal tablets, and topical powder, cream, and ointment (see package inserts accompanying those products for complete information).

Storage:   Refrigerate between 2° and 8°C (36° and 46°F).

Manufactured by:
Ernest Jackson & Co., Ltd., Crediton, Devon, England

Brand Name: Mycostatin
Generic Name: Nystatin
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