Prophylaxis against oral candidosis

Active Ingredient: Nystatin

Indication for Nystatin

Population group: only newborns (0 - 40 days old)
Therapeutic intent: Preventive action

Nystatin provides effective prophylaxis against oral candidosis in those born of mothers with vaginal candidosis.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

100,000 IU once daily

Route of admnistration

Oral

Defined daily dose

100,000 - 100,000 [iU]

Dosage regimen

From 100,000 To 100,000 [iU] once every day

Detailed description

For prophylaxis in the newborn the suggested dose is 100,000 IU once daily.

Active ingredient

Nystatin

Nystatin is an antifungal antibiotic active against a wide range of yeasts and yeast-like fungi, including Candida albicans.

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