Nystatin

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Nystatin tablets are intended for the treatment of non-esophageal mucus membrane gastrointestinal candidiasis.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The usual therapeutic dosage is one to two tablets (500,000 to 1,000,000 units nystatin) three times daily. Treatment should generally be continued for at least 48 hours after clinical cure to prevent relapse.

CONTRAINDICATIONS Nystatin Tablets are contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of their components.

ADVERSE REACTIONS Nystatin is well tolerated even with prolonged therapy. Oral irritation and sensitization have been reported (see PRECAUTIONS, General ). Gastrointestinal Diarrhea (including one case of bloody diarrhea), nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal upset/disturbances. Dermatologic Rash, including urticaria has been reported rarely. Stevens-Johnson syndrome has been reported very rarely. Other Tachycardia, bronchospasm, facial swelling, and nonspecific myalgia have also been rarely reported. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS contact AvKARE at 1-855-361-3993; email drugsafety@avkare.com; or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

DESCRIPTION Nystatin, USP is an antimycotic polyene antibiotic obtained from Streptomyces noursei . Its structural formula: C 47 H 75 NO 17 M.W. 926.13 Nystatin tablets, USP are for oral administration and contain 500,000 units of nystatin, USP per tablet. Nystatin tablets, USP contain the inactive ingredients: corn starch, confectioner sugar, dibasic calcium phosphate, FD&C yellow #6, FD&C red #40, FD&C blue #2, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, talc and titanium dioxide. Chemical Structure

OVERDOSAGE Oral doses of nystatin in excess of five million units daily have caused nausea and gastrointestinal upset. There have been no reports of serious toxic effects of superinfections (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, Pharmacokinetics ).

HOW SUPPLIED Nystatin tablets USP, 500,000 units are round, convex, brown, film-coated tablet debossed with 93 on one side and 983 on the reverse and are packaged in bottles of 100 tablets (NDC 0093-0983-01). Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP, with a child-resistant closure (as required). Keep tightly closed. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. Manufactured In Canada By: Teva Canada Limited Toronto, Canada M1B 2K9 Manufactured For: Teva Pharmaceuticals Parsippany, NJ 07054 Rev. O 11/2022