Indications & Uses
Canstat is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Children: For intestinal and oral candidiasis (thrush), 1,00,000 units (1 ml) is dropped into the mouth four times daily. The longer the suspension stays in contact with the affected area of the mouth before it is swallowed, the greater its effect will be. For prophylaxis in the newborn, the suggested dose is 1,00,000 units (1 ml) once daily, or as prescribed by the physician. Adults: For the treatment of intestinal or esophageal candidiasis, 5,00,000 units (5 ml) is taken by mouth 3 or 4 times daily; the dose may be doubled if required. For prophylaxis of intestinal candidiasis in adults, the dose is 10,00,000 units (10 ml) daily. For prophylaxis to suppress the overgrowth of Candida albicans in patients receiving broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy, the dose is 10,00,000 units (10 ml) daily. For the treatment of dental sores and oral infection, 1,00,000 units (1 ml) of suspension is dropped into the mouth four times daily. Elderly: Older people with intestinal candidiasis who are unable to swallow tablets should be given 5,00,000 units (5 ml) of suspension four times daily.
Side Effects
Nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea have occasionally been reported with high doses of Mystatin. No systemic effects or allergic reactions have been linked to its oral dose.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Nystatin is barely absorbed from the gut, so no special precautions are needed when it is used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Contraindications
Nystatin has no known contraindications.