{"id":19422,"date":"2022-03-09T15:34:44","date_gmt":"2022-03-09T15:34:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=19422"},"modified":"2022-12-30T10:48:03","modified_gmt":"2022-12-30T10:48:03","slug":"nystimex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/nystimex\/","title":{"rendered":"Nystimex &#8211; Nystatin Uses, Dose, And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Nystimex 100 000 IU\/ml, Nystimex oral suspension<br>nystatin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">what Nystimex Is And What It Is Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nystimex belongs to the group of medicines for <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/fungal-infections\/\">fungal infections<\/a>.&nbsp;The active substance is nystatin.&nbsp;It acts locally in the mucous membrane and is not absorbed into the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nystimex is used to treat fungal infections in the mouth and intestines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nystatin contained in Nystimex may also be approved for treating other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professionals if you have further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need To Know Before Using Nystimex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Use Nystimex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to nystatin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Nystimex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And Nystimex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, And Fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pregnancy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should only use this medicine if your doctor thinks the benefit outweighs the potential risk to the fetus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breast-feeding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not known if Nystimex passes into breast milk.\u00a0If breastfeeding, ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no known effect on the ability to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you can drive a motor vehicle or perform work requiring sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nystimex Contains Methyl Parahydroxybenzoate And Sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Methyl parahydroxybenzoate may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains 1.2 mg\u00a0sodium\u00a0per ml\u00a0oral\u00a0suspension, which is less than 23 mg per\u00a0dose, i.e.,\u00a0it is almost &#8220;sodium-free.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Use Nystimex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/li><li>The doctor or dentist will determine the\u00a0dose\u00a0and adjust it individually for you.<\/li><li>The bottle is shaken well before use.<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/fungal-infections\/\">Fungal infection<\/a> of the oral cavity:<\/strong>\u00a0The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0for adults is 1 ml, 4 times daily.\u00a0Suspension\u00a0is preferably taken after meals and kept in the mouth as long as possible before swallowing.<\/li><li>Use for children and adolescents.<ul><li>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0for children and infants is 1 ml, 4 times daily.\u00a0Suspension\u00a0is preferably taken after meals and kept in the mouth as long as possible before swallowing.\u00a0For infants, a\u00a0suspension\u00a0may be given dropwise or diluted with a little water and brushed in the mouth.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Fungal infection of the intestine:<\/strong>\u00a0The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0for adults is 5 ml 3 times daily.\u00a0Suspension\u00a0one is swallowed immediately.\u00a0For\u00a0infection\u00a0not to return, treatment should be continued 2-3 days after all signs of\u00a0infection\u00a0have disappeared.<\/li><li><strong>Use for children and adolescents.<\/strong><ul><li>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0for children and infants is 1 ml, 4 times daily.\u00a0Suspension\u00a0one is swallowed immediately.\u00a0For\u00a0infection\u00a0not to return, treatment should be continued 2-3 days after all signs of\u00a0infection\u00a0have disappeared.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Use More Nystimex Than You Should\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, e.g.,\u00a0a child ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Forget To Use Nystimex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten\u00a0dose.<\/li><li>If you have any further questions about the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible Nystimex Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine can cause side effects like all medicines, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stop using Nystimex immediately and tell your doctor if you get any of the following symptoms:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Severe skin and mucous membrane changes (so-called Stevens-Johnson syndrome).<br>This rare side effect may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people.<\/li><li>Hypersensitivity reaction\u00a0and localized skin swelling (\u00a0angioedema\u00a0), a reaction in which the face and neck can swell sharply.<br>Hypersensitivity reactions\u00a0caused by this medicine are very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people) or have no known frequency (can not be calculated from the available data)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon Nystimex side effects\u00a0(<\/strong>\u00a0may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Allergic skin reactions<\/li><li>High\u00a0doses\u00a0can cause stomach problems such as nausea, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/stomach-disease-diarrhea-and-vomiting\/\">vomiting<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/diarrhea-in-children\/\">diarrhea<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If any side effects get serious, or if you notice any\u00a0side effects\u00a0not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Store Nystimex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Store unopened bottles in a refrigerator (2\u00baC \u2013 8\u00baC).<\/li><li>It can be stored during use for a maximum of 25\u00baC for a maximum of 1 month.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the bottle after EXP.\u00a0That.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine if you notice visible signs of deterioration in the <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/prolapse\/\">appearance<\/a> of the medicine.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.\u00a0Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer required.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents Of The Pack And Other Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is nystatin.\u00a01 ml\u00a0of suspension\u00a0contains 100,000 international units (IU) of nystatin.<\/li><li>Other ingredients are:<ul><li>Xylitol<\/li><li>Caramel sodium<\/li><li>Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218)<\/li><li>Peppermint oil<\/li><li>Purified water<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>The oral\u00a0suspension\u00a0is sweetened with xylitol<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What The Medicine Looks Like And Contents Of The Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nystimex\u00a0oral\u00a0suspension\u00a0is yellow and has a mint taste.<\/li><li>Pack size 100 ml glass bottle.<\/li><li>In some markets, a 5 ml graduated polyethylene\/polystyrene syringe may be provided.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recipharm Parents SLU<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C \/ Ram\u00f3n y Cajal 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ES-08150 Parets del Vall\u00e8s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Information provided by:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As time Pharma AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Isafjordsgatan 36<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>164 40 Kista<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel.&nbsp;08-5151 1535<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>info@astimex.se<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This medicinal product is authorized under the European Economic Area under the names:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Denmark<\/td><td>Nystimex 100,000 IU \/ ml&nbsp;oral&nbsp;suspension<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Finland<\/td><td>Nystimex 100,000 IU \/ ml oral suspension<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Iceland<\/td><td>Nystimex 100,000 IU \/ ml oral suspension<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Netherlands<\/td><td>Nystatin RPH 100,000 IU \/ ml, suspension for oral use<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Norway<\/td><td>Nystimex 100,000 IU \/ ml oral suspension<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sweden<\/td><td>Nystimex 100,000 IU \/ ml&nbsp;oral&nbsp;suspension<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nystimex is used to treat fungal infections in the mouth and intestines. &#8211; if you are allergic to nystatin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine, talk to your doctor before using 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