Among the many drugs, Nystatin is very popular with stomatitis. It is actively used to treat diseases of a fungal nature. This antimycotic drug has an affordable price and high efficiency against fungi of the genus Candida.
Symptoms of stomatitis
The first signs of stomatitis that you need to pay attention to are a slight reddening of the oral mucosa. Over time, it swells, which brings a lot of inconvenience in everyday life. If you do not start treatment at this stage, redness will quickly change into small ulcers of an oval or round gray-white hue. An interesting fact is that the mucous membrane around the ulcers will remain healthy at the first stage of the development of the disease. Painful sores in the mouth make it difficult to eat normally. They appear on the inner surface of the cheeks and lips, under the tongue.
Several sores, merging into one, form wounds, which indicates the development of a severe form of stomatitis. The appearance of ulcers is accompanied by fever, inflammation of the lymph nodes, a general deterioration in health, headache, loss of appetite and constipation. Acute stomatitis is accompanied by severe pain in the oral cavity. In addition, excessive salivation, plaque on the tongue, irritability, and vomiting after eating are observed.
Indications for treatment
What helps Nystatin? The drug is prescribed by doctors to adults and children to eliminate a fungal infection, the pathogenic microorganisms of which are Candida fungi. Pathogenic fungi are localized in such places:
- intestines, stomach;
- skin integument;
- the mucous membrane of the oral cavity;
- vagina.
In order to carry out prophylaxis, Nystatin is prescribed:
- As the basis for a long course of antibacterial therapy, including with external use.
- Before and after surgery on the intestines.
Pharmacodynamics of Nystatin
In most cases, when confirming the diagnosis, candidal stomatitis in the treatment will be used exactly "Nystatin". The high effectiveness of the drug is determined by the way it affects pathogenic unicellular microorganisms: the antibiotic molecule is embedded in the structure of the fungus, which is the direct causative agent of stomatitis, after which the active diffusion of electrolytes begins. As a result of this process, the death of the infectious agent occurs.
The addiction of the body of an adult and a child to Nystatin does not develop even with a long period of treatment. The drug is highly active in actinomycetes, viruses and bacteria.
Antimycotic in pediatrics
If stomatitis occurs in children, doctors advise to prepare a therapeutic nystatin solution on their own. Such a solution is called a "talker" and it is prepared according to a certain scheme:
- You should use the "Nystatin" tablets for stomatitis in children with a concentration of 250 thousand units.
- The tablet is crushed using a teaspoon into a homogeneous mixture.
- 200 ml of purified water at room temperature are added to the resulting powder.
In the case when infants are being treated, only half the tablet will be needed to prepare the talker. In addition, soluble vitamins for children that are sold in pharmacies are allowed to be added to the resulting nystatin solution. With their help, it will be possible to strengthen the child’s immune system, which will better resist stomatitis.
After preparing the medicine, moisten a cotton swab with a nystatin solution and treat the child's oral cavity. It is necessary to carry out such a procedure four times a day.
To quickly get rid of ulcers, you can additionally use Nystatin ointment for stomatitis. It is advisable to treat damaged sections of the mucous membrane of the oral cavity of the baby three times a day. It is also important to use a clean cotton swab for this. But it is worth remembering that the ointment should not enter the child’s stomach, since Nystatin is not absorbed by the blood. If the child is more than 3 years old, he can be given pills without crushing them. The dosage and duration of treatment with "Nystatin" for stomatitis are set by the pediatrician.
Adult treatment
Drug therapy for stomatitis in adult patients and children over the age of 14 includes the use of tablets, the concentration of the active substance in which is 500 thousand units. The drug is taken three times a day. At the same time, Nystatin ointment can be used for stomatitis in adults, which will accelerate the healing of ulcers. The duration of treatment for candidiasis will take an average of at least ten days. The dosage of Nystatin and the regimen of drug therapy are determined by the doctor depending on the stage of the disease, as well as the individual characteristics of the patient's body.
Release form
You can buy in the Nystatin pharmacy in four main forms of release:
- drops for local sanitation of the oral cavity;
- ointment for external use in tubes;
- rinse suspension;
- pills for complex therapy;
- rectal suppositories.
These forms vary depending on the concentration of the active substance, the cost and the principles of treatment.
To whom the drug is contraindicated
"Nystatin" for stomatitis is not prescribed if the patient has the following conditions and diseases:
- individual intolerance to the components of the drug;
- pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas);
- liver diseases associated with impaired function;
- stomach ulcer;
- duodenal dysfunction;
- period of pregnancy and lactation.
Side effects
It is important that the doctor prescribes the drug-based treatment regimen, otherwise, the independent use of the drug can lead to poor health. The instructions for use of "Nystatin" for stomatitis says that basically the drug is well tolerated by patients of different ages and does not cause any negative side effects. However, in exceptional cases, with an overdose, the following conditions may occur:
- bouts of nausea;
- vomiting
- stool disorders;
- pain in the abdomen;
- chills;
- fever;
- allergic symptoms, which manifests itself mainly in the form of redness of the skin, itching, irritation at the place of application of the ointment or the introduction of suppositories.
Analogs, reviews and price
An alternative to "Nystatin" may be drugs with the same active ingredient and the same principle of action:
- tablets or suppositories "Amfoglukamin";
- ointments, capsules, suppositories "Levorin" (children from two years old are allowed);
- tablets, Amphotericin B intravenous injection solution (it is allowed to treat the drug with children from one year old);
- "Mycoheptin"
The price of "Nystatin" varies within 100 rubles, but in some pharmacy chains you can find a drug cheaper. The cost of the medicine also depends on the form of release of the product. If the drug is ordered with home delivery, the price of Nystatin will increase.
Many patients note that taking “Nystatin” simultaneously with antibiotics is not worth it, since the effect of the latter will be significantly weakened. According to reviews, Nystatin in stomatitis also lowers the effect of oral contraceptives, Clotrimazole, and indirect anticoagulants.
Vacation and storage conditions
Pills for stomatitis "Nystatin" can be purchased at pharmacies by prescription. To buy ointment or rectal suppositories, a prescription from a doctor is not required. As indicated in the instructions for use, all forms of the drug should be stored in a dry room, the temperature in which is not higher than 25 degrees. The shelf life of tablets and suppositories is two years, ointments - three years. After the expiration date, the use of pharmaceuticals is prohibited, as this can cause the development of serious pathologies.
The drug is prescribed only after examination and analysis of the results of laboratory tests to determine the type of pathogen stomatitis. Self-treatment of a fungal disease has an undesirable effect on the patient's condition and the course of further treatment.