Does food or alcohol interact with nystatin?
This drug may interact with food or alcohol by altering the way the drug works or increase the risk for serious side effects. Please discuss with your doctor or pharmacist any potential food or alcohol interactions before using this drug.
What health conditions may interact with nystatin?
This drug may interact with underlying conditions. This interaction may worsen your health condition or alter the way the drug works. Therefore, it is important to always let your doctor and pharmacist know all the health conditions you currently have.
Understand the dosage
The information provided is not a substitute for any medical advice. Therefore, you should always consult with your doctor or pharmacist before using any medication.
What is the dose for an adult?
Usual Adult Dose for Oral Thrush
1 to 2 oral lozenges (200,000 to 400,000 units) 4 to 5 times a day or
500,000 units of oral suspension 4 times a day.
Usual Adult Dose for Intestinal Candidiasis
500,000 to 1,000,000 units orally 3 times a day.
What is the dose for a child?
Usual Pediatric Dose for Oral Thrush
Neonates: 100,000 units of oral suspension 4 times a day.
>1 m <12 m:: 200,000 units of oral suspension 4 times a day.
>=1 year <18 years: 1 to 2 oral lozenges (200,000 to 400,000 units) 4 to 5 times a day or 500,000 units of oral suspension 4 times a day.
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