Naf 100000 unit/ml (Oral Suspension)
12 ml bottle: ৳ 20.47
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Nystatin oral |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
Indications
- Prevention and treatment of Candida infections of oral cavity, esophagus, and intestinal tract
- Prophylaxis against oral candidiasis in newborns born to mothers with vaginal candidiasis
- Prophylaxis of Candida overgrowth during broad-spectrum antibiotic courses
Pharmacology
- Antifungal antibiotic active against yeasts and yeast-like fungi including Candida albicans
- Fungistatic or fungicidal activity against pathogenic and nonpathogenic yeast and fungi
- Binds to sterols in the fungal cell membrane, leading to loss of cellular constituents
Dosage & Administration
- For children: 1,00,000 units (1 ml) dropped into the mouth four times daily for oral candidiasis
- For prophylaxis in newborns: 1,00,000 units (1 ml) once daily or as prescribed by the physician
- For adults: 5,00,000 units (5 ml) by mouth 3 or 4 times daily for intestinal or esophageal candidiasis
- For prophylaxis of intestinal candidiasis in adults: 10,00,000 units (10 ml) daily
- For prophylaxis to suppress the overgrowth of Candida albicans in patients receiving broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy: 10,00,000 units (10 ml) daily
- For the treatment of dental sores and oral infection: 1,00,000 units (1 ml) four times daily
- For elderly: 5,00,000 units (5 ml) suspension four times daily for those unable to swallow tablets
Contraindications
- No known contraindication to the use of Nystatin
Side Effects
- Occasional reports of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea with high doses of Naf
- No systemic effects or allergic reactions associated with its oral dose
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Absorption from the gastrointestinal tract is negligible, no special precautions apply in pregnancy
Precautions & Warnings
- Negligible absorption from the gastrointestinal tract
- No special precautions required in pregnancy and lactation
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs for subcutaneous mycoses
- Drugs used in Vaginal and Vulval condition
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool and dry place
- Protect from light
- Keep out of reach of children
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