Nystatin ointment 100,000 U/g tube 15 g

Composition

Active ingredient: nystatin;

1 g of ointment contains nystatin 100,000 IU;

excipients: preparation OS-20 (a mixture of polyethylene glycol (macrogol) and cetostearyl ether), cetostearyl alcohol, mineral oil, polyethylene oxide-400, purified water.

Release form

Ointment.

Main physicochemical properties: homogeneous mass of yellow or slightly brown color with a faint specific odor.

Pharmacodynamics.

Nystatin is an antibiotic of the polyene group. Its activity is expressed in international units of activity (IU). Nystatin acts on pathogenic fungi, especially yeast-like fungi of the genus Candida, as well as on Aspergillus; it is inactive against bacteria.

The drug has moderate hyperosmolar activity, as a result of which it has an antiexudative effect.

Pharmacokinetics.

Didn’t study.

Skin diseases caused by fungi of the genus Candida.

Hypersensitivity to nystatin or to other components of the drug.

Nystatin ointment should be applied topically. Apply a thin layer of ointment to the affected skin surface 1-2 times a day for 7-10 days.

In case of chronic recurrent and generalized candidiasis, repeat courses of treatment should be carried out with breaks of 2-3 weeks between them.

Avoid getting the ointment in the eyes and other mucous membranes. If the ointment gets into the eyes, rinse them thoroughly with running water.

Do not use nystatin ointment for tuberculosis and viral skin lesions, staphylococcal pyoderma of the skin.

The medicinal product contains cetostearyl alcohol, which may lead to the development of local skin reactions such as contact dermatitis.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding

Do not use the medicine during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Drivers

No effect.

Children

The drug is not prescribed for children.

Not described.

Allergic reactions, including itching, rash, fever, chills.

Cross-resistance is observed with a number of polyene antibiotics, for example with amphotericin B. The activity of the drug is reduced in the presence of divalent ions and fatty acids.

Store in original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C. Keep out of reach of children. Shelf life – 3 years.