Nystop Generic Name: nystatin topical Brand Name: Nystop side effects drug center nystop (nystatin topical) drug Related Drugs Nyamyc Nystop User Reviews PROFESSIONAL CONSUMER SIDE EFFECTS Contents Drug Description Indications & Dosage Side Effects & Drug Interactions Warnings & Precautions Overdosage & Contraindications Clinical Pharmacology Medication Guide Drug Description What is Nystop and how is it used? Nystop is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Mucocutaneous Infection and Vaginal Infections. Nystop may be used alone or with other medications. Nystop belongs to a class of drugs called Antifungals, Topical. What are the possible side effects of Nystop? Nystop may cause serious side effects including: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, severe burning, itching, rash, pain, or irritation where the medication is applied, Get medical help right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above. The most common side effects of Nystop include: mild itching, and irritation Tell the doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of Nystop. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. DESCRIPTION Nystatin is a polyene antifungal antibiotic obtained from Streptomyces nursei. The molecular formula for Nystatin is C47H75NO17. The molecular weight of Nystatin is 926.1. Structural formula: Nystatin Topical Powder USP is for dermatologic use. Nystatin Topical Powder USP contains 100,000 USP nystatin units per gram dispersed in talc. Indications & Dosage INDICATIONS Nystatin Topical Powder is indicated in the treatment of cutaneous or mucocutaneous mycotic infections caused by Candida albicansand other susceptible Candida species. This preparation is not indicated for s ys temic, oral, intravaginal or ophthalmic us e. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Very moist lesions are best treated with the topical dusting powder. Adults And Pediatric Patients (Neonates and Older) Apply to candidal lesions two or three times daily until healing is complete. For fungal infection of the feet caused by Candida species, the powder should be dusted on the feet, as well as, in all foot wear. HOW SUPPLIED Nystop® Nystatin Topical Powder USP is supplied as 100,000 units nystatin per gram in 15 g, 30 g and 60 g plastic squeeze bottles. (NDC 0574-2008-15) (NDC 0574-2008-30) (NDC 0574-2008-02) Storage Store at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F); avoid excessive heat (40°C; 104°F). Manufactured By Perrigo, Minneapolis, MN 55427. Revised: Sep 2014 Side Effects & Drug Interactions SIDE EFFECTS The frequency of adverse events reported in patients using nystatin topical preparations is less than 0.1%. The more common events that were reported include allergic reactions, burning, itching, rash, eczema, and pain on application. (See PRECAUTIONS: General.) DRUG INTERACTIONS No information provided. Warnings & Precautions WARNINGS No information provided. PRECAUTIONS General Nystatin Topical Powder should not be used for the treatment of systemic, oral, intravaginal or ophthalmic infections. If irritation or sensitization develops, treatment should be discontinued and appropriate measures taken as indicated. It is recommended that KOH smears, cultures, or other diagnostic methods be used to confirm the diagnosis of cutaneous or mucocutaneous candidiasis and to rule out infection caused by other pathogens. Laboratory Tests If there is a lack of therapeutic response, KOH smears, cultures, or other diagnostic methods should be repeated. Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment Of Fertility No long-term animal studies have been performed to evaluate the carcinogenic potential of nystatin. No studies have been performed to determine the mutagenicity of nystatin or its effects on male or female fertility. Pregnancy Teratogenic Effects Category C. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with any nystatin topical preparation. It also is not known whether these preparations can cause fetal harm when used by a pregnant woman or can affect reproductive capacity. Nystatin topical preparations should be prescribed for a pregnant woman only if the potential benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus. Nursing Mothers It is not known whether nystatin is excreted in human milk. Caution should be exercised when nystatin is prescribed for a nursing woman. Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness have been established in the pediatric population from birth to 16 years. (See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION). Overdosage & Contraindications OVERDOSE No information provided. CONTRAINDICATIONS Nystatin Topical Powder is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its components. Clinical Pharmacology CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Pharmacokinetics Nystatin is not absorbed from intact skin or mucous membrane. Microbiology Nystatin is an antibiotic which is both fungistatic and fungicidal in vitro against a wide variety of yeasts and yeast-like fungi, including Candida albicans, C. parapsilosis, C. tropicalis, C. guilliermondi, C. pseudotropicalis, C. krusei, Torulopsisglabrata, Tricophytonrubrum, T. mentagrophytes. Nystatin acts by binding to sterols in the cell membrane of susceptible species resulting in a change in membrane permeability and the subsequent leakage of intracellular components. On repeated subculturing with increasing levels of nystatin, Candida albicansdoes not develop resistance to nystatin. Generally, resistance to nystatin does not develop during therapy. However, other species of Candida (C, tropicalis, C. guilliermondi, C. krusei, and C. stellatoides) become quite resistant on treatment with nystatin and simultaneously become cross resistant to amphotericin as well. This resistance is lost when the antibiotic is removed. Nystatin exhibits no appreciable activity against bacteria, protozoa, or viruses. Medication Guide PATIENT INFORMATION Patients using this medication should receive the following information and instructions: The patient should be instructed to use this medication as directed (including the replacement of missed doses). This medication is not for any disorder other than that for which it is prescribed. Even if symptomatic relief occurs within the first few days of treatment, the patient should be advised not to interrupt or discontinue therapy until the prescribed course of treatment is completed. If symptoms of irritation develop, the patient should be advised to notify the physician promptly.
Drug Description What is Nystop and how is it used? Nystop is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Mucocutaneous Infection and Vaginal Infections. Nystop may be used alone or with other medications. Nystop belongs to a class of drugs called Antifungals, Topical. What are the possible side effects of Nystop? Nystop may cause serious side effects including: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, severe burning, itching, rash, pain, or irritation where the medication is applied, Get medical help right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above. The most common side effects of Nystop include: mild itching, and irritation Tell the doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of Nystop. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. DESCRIPTION Nystatin is a polyene antifungal antibiotic obtained from Streptomyces nursei. The molecular formula for Nystatin is C47H75NO17. The molecular weight of Nystatin is 926.1. Structural formula: Nystatin Topical Powder USP is for dermatologic use. Nystatin Topical Powder USP contains 100,000 USP nystatin units per gram dispersed in talc. Indications & Dosage INDICATIONS Nystatin Topical Powder is indicated in the treatment of cutaneous or mucocutaneous mycotic infections caused by Candida albicansand other susceptible Candida species. This preparation is not indicated for s ys temic, oral, intravaginal or ophthalmic us e. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Very moist lesions are best treated with the topical dusting powder. Adults And Pediatric Patients (Neonates and Older) Apply to candidal lesions two or three times daily until healing is complete. For fungal infection of the feet caused by Candida species, the powder should be dusted on the feet, as well as, in all foot wear. HOW SUPPLIED Nystop® Nystatin Topical Powder USP is supplied as 100,000 units nystatin per gram in 15 g, 30 g and 60 g plastic squeeze bottles. (NDC 0574-2008-15) (NDC 0574-2008-30) (NDC 0574-2008-02) Storage Store at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F); avoid excessive heat (40°C; 104°F). Manufactured By Perrigo, Minneapolis, MN 55427. Revised: Sep 2014 Side Effects & Drug Interactions SIDE EFFECTS The frequency of adverse events reported in patients using nystatin topical preparations is less than 0.1%. The more common events that were reported include allergic reactions, burning, itching, rash, eczema, and pain on application. (See PRECAUTIONS: General.) DRUG INTERACTIONS No information provided. Warnings & Precautions WARNINGS No information provided. PRECAUTIONS General Nystatin Topical Powder should not be used for the treatment of systemic, oral, intravaginal or ophthalmic infections. If irritation or sensitization develops, treatment should be discontinued and appropriate measures taken as indicated. It is recommended that KOH smears, cultures, or other diagnostic methods be used to confirm the diagnosis of cutaneous or mucocutaneous candidiasis and to rule out infection caused by other pathogens. Laboratory Tests If there is a lack of therapeutic response, KOH smears, cultures, or other diagnostic methods should be repeated. Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment Of Fertility No long-term animal studies have been performed to evaluate the carcinogenic potential of nystatin. No studies have been performed to determine the mutagenicity of nystatin or its effects on male or female fertility. Pregnancy Teratogenic Effects Category C. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with any nystatin topical preparation. It also is not known whether these preparations can cause fetal harm when used by a pregnant woman or can affect reproductive capacity. Nystatin topical preparations should be prescribed for a pregnant woman only if the potential benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus. Nursing Mothers It is not known whether nystatin is excreted in human milk. Caution should be exercised when nystatin is prescribed for a nursing woman. Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness have been established in the pediatric population from birth to 16 years. (See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION). Overdosage & Contraindications OVERDOSE No information provided. CONTRAINDICATIONS Nystatin Topical Powder is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its components. Clinical Pharmacology CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Pharmacokinetics Nystatin is not absorbed from intact skin or mucous membrane. Microbiology Nystatin is an antibiotic which is both fungistatic and fungicidal in vitro against a wide variety of yeasts and yeast-like fungi, including Candida albicans, C. parapsilosis, C. tropicalis, C. guilliermondi, C. pseudotropicalis, C. krusei, Torulopsisglabrata, Tricophytonrubrum, T. mentagrophytes. Nystatin acts by binding to sterols in the cell membrane of susceptible species resulting in a change in membrane permeability and the subsequent leakage of intracellular components. On repeated subculturing with increasing levels of nystatin, Candida albicansdoes not develop resistance to nystatin. Generally, resistance to nystatin does not develop during therapy. However, other species of Candida (C, tropicalis, C. guilliermondi, C. krusei, and C. stellatoides) become quite resistant on treatment with nystatin and simultaneously become cross resistant to amphotericin as well. This resistance is lost when the antibiotic is removed. Nystatin exhibits no appreciable activity against bacteria, protozoa, or viruses. Medication Guide PATIENT INFORMATION Patients using this medication should receive the following information and instructions: The patient should be instructed to use this medication as directed (including the replacement of missed doses). This medication is not for any disorder other than that for which it is prescribed. Even if symptomatic relief occurs within the first few days of treatment, the patient should be advised not to interrupt or discontinue therapy until the prescribed course of treatment is completed. If symptoms of irritation develop, the patient should be advised to notify the physician promptly.
