Drug
Nystatin
Pronounced
"NYE-stat-in"
Uses
This medication is used to treat fungal infections in the stomach or intestines. Nystatin is an antifungal that works by stopping the growth of fungus.
Nystatin tablets should not be used to treat fungal infections of the blood.
How to Use This Medication
Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually 3 times a day. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same times each day.
Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may result in a return of the infection.
It may take from several days to several months to complete treatment.
Tell your doctor if your condition lasts after several days of treatment or if it gets worse.