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Nystatin Oral Suspension

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OVERDOSE

Oral doses of nystatin (nystatin (oral)) 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).

CONTRAINDICATIONS

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

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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