Neonatal Drug Therapy Manual

Nystatin

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Updated January 26, 2022 - 6:00pm

Alternate Name(s): 
Mycostatin
Classification: 
Antifungal
Original Date: 
June 1996
Revised Date: 
Indications: 
  • Treatment of susceptible mucocutaneous fungal infections
Administration: 
  • PO
  • Topical cream/ointment
Dosage: 
  • PO: 100 000 units PO QID
  • Topical: apply TID-QID
Side Effects: 
  •  GI: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (rare)
Parameters to Monitor: 
Reconstitution and Stability: 

N/A

Compatibility: 

N/A

Notes: 
References: 

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