The drug "Nystatin" (tablets) is an antifungal antibiotic of the polyene series. The drug has the ability to bind to the sterols in the cell wall of pathogens, due to which the membrane permeability is impaired. The tool has a fungistatic effect. The medication is active against fungi of the genus Candida. When taken orally, the drug is absorbed quite poorly from the digestive tract. Against the background of local use, it does not enter the systemic circulation. Excretion from the body occurs with feces.
Appointment
Means “Nystatin” (tablets) are recommended for candidiasis of the skin, mucous membranes, internal organs. The medication is indicated as a prophylaxis for prolonged therapy with antifungal drugs, in particular , in exhausted and weakened patients.
Mode of application
For adults, the drug "Nystatin" (tablets) is recommended 500,000 units. The frequency of administration is 4-8 times a day. To eliminate the symptoms of generalized candidiasis, 6,000,000 units per day are recommended. Children from one to three are assigned 250,000 units. The frequency of admission is no more than 3 times a day. Children from three years old - 250,000-500,000 each. The drug is taken four times a day. The duration of therapy is from ten to fourteen days. In accordance with the state, if necessary, the course is repeated after a week.
Side effects
Based on the use of the Nystatin drug (tablets), the development of negative consequences is likely. In particular, diarrhea, nausea before vomiting, dyspeptic symptoms, pain in the epigastrium are noted. Against the background of hypersensitivity, an allergic reaction may occur in the form of skin itching, rash. Probably fever, chills. If the Nystatin medication (tablets) is used for too long, the risk of the spread of resistant fungal forms is high. In this and other cases, treatment is stopped. If the condition worsens, you should visit a doctor immediately.
Contraindications
The medicine is not recommended for ulcerative lesions in the digestive system, liver function disorders. Contraindications include pancreatitis, pregnancy. In order to avoid the occurrence of allergic reactions, no medication is prescribed for individual intolerance to the components. If it is necessary to prescribe therapy to a nursing patient, she should be warned about the possible cessation of lactation.
Additional information. How much is Nystatin (tablets)
When choosing antifungal drugs, an important factor is the price of a particular drug. The cost of the drug "Nystatin" is very affordable - up to one hundred rubles. In practice, there are no studied cases of drug overdose. Theoretically, with drug poisoning , the intensity of the negative consequences increases. In case of symptoms of overdose, the drug is canceled. Recommended therapy in accordance with the clinical picture. Candidiasis should be treated simultaneously in both sexual partners. The drug does not affect the speed of the psychomotor reaction.