Nystatin Oral Suspension
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Nystatin Oral Suspension
Nystatin (nystatin oral)
Oral Suspension, USP
DRUG DESCRIPTION
Nystatin (nystatin oral) is an antimycotic poly-ene antibiotic obtained from Streptomyces noursei. Structural formula:
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Nystatin (nystatin oral) Oral Suspension, for oral administration, is cherry/mint flavored, containing 100,000 USP Nystatin (nystatin oral) Units per mL. Inactive ingredients: alcohol ( ≤ 1% v/v), 49.8% (w/v) sucrose, purified water, glycerin, sodium citrate, magnesium aluminum silicate, flavors, saccharin sodium, xanthan gum, benzaldehyde, edetate calcium disodium, meth-ylparaben and propylparaben.
Last reviewed on RxList: 11/1/2010
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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