Nystatin

NYSTATIN- nystatin suspension
Lohxa

Rx only

DESCRIPTION

Nystatin is an antimycotic polyene antibiotic obtained from Streptomyces noursei. Structural formula:

Chemical Structure
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Nystatin Oral Suspension, for oral administration, is cherry/mint flavored, containing 100,000 USP Nystatin Units per mL. Inactive ingredients: alcohol (≤1% v/v), benzaldehyde, edetate calcium disodium, flavors, glycerin, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylparaben, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium citrate, sucrose 49.8% (w/v), xanthan gum.

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

Pharmacokinetics

Gastrointestinal absorption of nystatin is insignificant. Most orally administered nystatin is passed unchanged in the stool. In patients with renal insufficiency receiving oral therapy with conventional dosage forms, significant plasma concentrations of nystatin may occasionally occur.

Microbiology

Nystatin is both fungistatic and fungicidal in vitro against a wide variety of yeasts and yeast-like fungi. Candida albicans demonstrates no significant resistance to nystatin in vitro on repeated subculture in increasing levels of nystatin; other Candida species become quite resistant. Generally, resistance does not develop in vivo. Nystatin acts by binding to sterols in the cell membrane of susceptible Candida species with a resultant change in membrane permeability allowing leakage of intracellular components. Nystatin exhibits no appreciable activity against bacteria, protozoa, or viruses.

Nystatin Indications and Usage

Nystatin Oral Suspension is indicated for the treatment of candidiasis in the oral cavity.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

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

PRECAUTIONS

General

This medication is not to be used for the treatment of systemic mycoses. Discontinue treatment if sensitization or irritation is reported during use.

Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

No long-term animal studies have been performed to evaluate carcinogenic potential. There also have been no studies to determine mutagenicity or whether this medication affects fertility in males or females.

Pregnancy

Teratogenic Effects Category C

Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with nystatin oral suspension. It is also not known whether nystatin oral suspension can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Nystatin oral suspension should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

Nursing Mothers

It is not known whether nystatin is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when nystatin is administered to a nursing woman.

Pediatric Use

See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION.

Adverse Reactions to Nystatin

Nystatin is well tolerated even with prolonged therapy. Oral irritation and sensitization have been reported. (See PRECAUTIONS: General).

Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea (including one case of bloody diarrhea), nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal upset/disturbances.

Dermatologic: Rash, including urticaria has been reported rarely. Stevens-Johnson syndrome has been reported very rarely.

Other: Tachycardia, bronchospasm, facial swelling, and non-specific myalgia have also been rarely reported.

OVERDOSAGE

Oral doses of nystatin 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).

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

INFANTS

2 mL (200, 000 units) four times daily (in infants and young children, use dropper to place one-half of dose in each side of mouth and avoid feeding for 5 to 10 minutes).

NOTE: Limited clinical studies in premature and low birth weight infants indicate that 1 mL four times daily is effective.

CHILDREN AND ADULTS

4-6 mL (400,000 to 600,000 units) four times daily (one-half of dose in each side of mouth). The preparation should be retained in the mouth as long as possible before swallowing.

Continue treatment for at least 48 hours after perioral symptoms have disappeared and cultures demonstrate eradication of Candida albicans.

HOW SUPPLIED

Nystatin Oral Suspension, USP, 100,000 USP Nystatin U/mL, is available as a cherry-mint flavored, light creamy yellow, ready-to-use suspension in:

50 x (5 mL) Units
NDC 70166-331-05

SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING

Storage

Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from freezing.

PHARMACIST: Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in USP.

Distributed by: Lohxa

Worcester, MA 01608

Revised: January, 2019

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 70166-331-05

50 (5mL) Units

Nystatin

Oral Suspension USP,

500,000 units/5 mL

SHAKE WELL

Rx only

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NYSTATIN
nystatin suspension
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:70166-331(NDC:51672-4117)
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
NYSTATIN (NYSTATIN) NYSTATIN 100000 [USP’U] in 1 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
ALCOHOL
BENZALDEHYDE
EDETATE CALCIUM DISODIUM
GLYCERIN
MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE
METHYLPARABEN
PROPYLPARABEN
WATER
SACCHARIN SODIUM
SODIUM CITRATE
SUCROSE
XANTHAN GUM
Product Characteristics
Color yellow (light creamy yellow) Score
Shape Size
Flavor CHERRY (Cherry-mint flavored) Imprint Code
Contains
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description Multilevel Packaging
1 NDC:70166-331-05 50 CUP, UNIT-DOSE in 1 CARTON contains a CUP, UNIT-DOSE
1 5 mL in 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE This package is contained within the CARTON (70166-331-05)
Marketing Information
Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
ANDA ANDA062876 01/03/2019
Labeler — Lohxa (079872715)
Establishment
Name Address ID/FEI Operations
Lohxa 079872715 relabel (70166-331), repack (70166-331)

Revised: 01/2019 Lohxa

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