This product is a Healthcare Practitioner-only dispensed medicine. Our Pharmacist will determine if this product is appropriate for you by call once the order is placed.
Information
Nilstat is used to treat a condition called intestinal candidiasis or thrush. This is an infection in your gut caused by the fungus candida.
It belongs to a group of medicines called antifungal agents. Nilstat only works inside your gut. The amount of medication absorbed into the bloodstream is minute and therefore is not effective for treating any other infections in your body. Your doctor, however, may have prescribed NILSTAT for another purpose.
Ingredients
The active ingredient in NILSTAT Oral Drops is nystatin.
Each 1mL contains 100,000 units of nystatin.
NILSTAT Oral Drops also contain the following inactive ingredients:
sodium calcium edetate
methyl hydroxybenzoate
propyl hydroxybenzoate
sucrose
polysorbate 80
bentonite
cherry flavour
Water purified
The colouring agent in NILSTAT tablets is Quinoline Yellow (104).
How to Use
- Shake the bottle well before use. Using the measuring syringe provided, drop 1mL of suspension into the mouth.
- If you are taking this medicine for an infection in the mouth or throat, try not to swallow the suspension too quickly. Hold in your mouth or swish around for as long as possible before swallowing.
- After use replace the cap and wash the syringe in warm water and allow to dry (do not boil).
- Continue taking NILSTAT for at least 48 hours after symptoms have subsided or until your doctor or pharmacist tells you to stop.
Warnings
- This product is a Pharmacist Only Medicine and requires pharmacist advice. This medicine may not be right for you.
- Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
- If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional. Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not stop taking NILSTAT or change the dose, without first checking with your doctor or pharmacist.
- Do not use this medicine to treat any other complaints unless your doctor or pharmacist says to.
- Do not give NILSTAT to anyone else, even if their symptoms seem similar to yours.
