Nystatin (Vaginal)

Nystatin is part of a group of medicines known as antifungals. Vaginal nystatin is used to treat fungal infections in the vagina. Nystatin vaginal cream or tablets might also be used for other issues as decided by your doctor.

Nystatin is available only with a prescription from your doctor.

To help cure the infection and prevent reinfection, it is important to maintain good health habits.

• Wear cotton panties (or panties or pantyhose with cotton crotches) instead of synthetic materials (like nylon or rayon).
• Wear freshly washed underclothes.

If you have any questions about this, ask your health care professional.

If you have questions about douching or intercourse while using nystatin, consult your doctor.

You may experience some vaginal drainage while using this medicine, so wearing a sanitary napkin can help protect your clothing.

In deciding to use a medicine, you and your doctor need to think about the risks of the medicine compared to the benefits it provides. Here are some important things to consider:

Allergies

Let your doctor know if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also inform your healthcare professional if you have any other allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Studies on this medicine have only been conducted in adults, and there is no specific information about using vaginal nystatin in children compared to other age groups.

Geriatric

Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older adults. Therefore, it may not be known if they work the same way in older people as they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects or issues in older individuals. There is no specific information about the use of vaginal nystatin in elderly patients compared to other age groups.

Interactions with Medicines

Some medicines should never be used together, while in other cases, two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction could happen. If this is the case, your doctor may need to adjust the dose, or other precautions may be required. Inform your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Some medicines should not be used around the time of eating food or certain types of food due to possible interactions. Using alcohol or tobacco with some medicines may also lead to interactions. Talk with your healthcare professional about using your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may happen, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Rare

• Vaginal burning or itching not present before use of this medicine

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada

• Mycostatin
• Mycostatin Vaginal Cream
• Nadostine
• Nilstat Vaginal Cream
• Nilstat Vaginal Tablet
• Nyaderm Vaginal Cream

Chemical Class: Polyene

Nystatin usually comes with patient directions. Read them carefully before using this medicine.

This medicine is usually inserted into the vagina with an applicator. However, if you are pregnant, check with your doctor before using the applicator to insert the vaginal tablet.

To help clear up your infection completely, keep using this medicine for the full time of treatment, even if your condition has improved. Also, keep using this medicine even if you begin to menstruate during the time of treatment. Do not miss any doses.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For treating fungus (yeast) infections: For vaginal cream dosage form: Adults and teenagers—One 100,000-unit applicatorful inserted into the vagina one or two times a day for two weeks. Or, your doctor may want you to insert one 500,000-unit applicatorful into the vagina once a day. Children—Dose must be determined by your doctor. For vaginal tablet dosage form: Adults and teenagers—One 100,000-unit tablet inserted into the vagina one or two times a day for two weeks. Children—Dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.