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Nystatin - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 68071-2658
Drug Name

Nystatin

Type Brand
Pharm Class Polyene Antifungal [EPC],
Polyenes [CS]
Active Ingredients
Nystatin 100000 [usp'u]/g
Route TOPICAL
Dosage Form CREAM
RxCUI drug identifier 543546
Application Number ANDA061966
Labeler Name NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
68071-2658-3 1 tube in 1 carton (68071-2658-3) / 30 g in 1 tube
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Adverse reactions

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ADVERSE REACTIONS The frequency of adverse events reported in patients using nystatin cream 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 . ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-800-922-1038 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .

Clinical pharmacology

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CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

Pharmacokinetics

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Pharmacokinetics Nystatin is not absorbed from intact skin or mucous membrane.

Contraindications

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CONTRAINDICATIONS Nystatin cream is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its components.

Description

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DESCRIPTION Nystatin is a polyene antifungal antibiotic obtained from Streptomyces nursei . Structural formula: C 47 H 75 NO 17 Molecular Weight: 926.13 Nystatin Cream, USP is for dermatologic use. Nystatin cream for topical use, contains 100,000 USP nystatin units per gram in a cream base containing aluminum hydroxide gel, ceteareth-15, glyceryl monostearate, polyethylene glycol 400 monostearate, propylene glycol, purified water, simethicone emulsion, sorbitol solution, titanium dioxide, white petrolatum, methylparaben, propylparaben, and sodium hydroxide. image description

Dosage and administration

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DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Adults and Pediatric Patients (Neonates and Older) Apply liberally to affected areas twice daily or as indicated until healing is complete.

Indications and usage

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INDICATIONS AND USAGE Nystatin Cream, USP is indicated in the treatment of cutaneous or mucocutaneous mycotic infections caused by Candida albicans and other susceptible Candida species. This cream is not indicated for systemic, oral, intravaginal or ophthalmic use.

Spl product data elements

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Nystatin Nystatin Cream ALGELDRATE CETEARETH-15 GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE PROPYLENE GLYCOL WATER DIMETHICONE SORBITOL TITANIUM DIOXIDE PETROLATUM METHYLPARABEN PROPYLPARABEN SODIUM HYDROXIDE POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 NYSTATIN NYSTATIN

Carcinogenesis and mutagenesis and impairment of fertility

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Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, and 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 the effects on male or female fertility.

Laboratory tests

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Laboratory Tests If there is a lack of therapeutic response, KOH smears, cultures or other diagnostic methods should be repeated.

Microbiology

Microbiology
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, Torulopsis glabrata, Tricophyton rubrum, 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 albicans does 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.

Package label principal display panel

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL pdp

Nystatin: Information for patients

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INFORMATION FOR THE PATIENT Patients using this medication should receive the following information and instructions: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. If symptoms of irritation develop, the patient should be advised to notify the physician promptly.

Geriatric use

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Geriatric Use Clinical studies with nystatin cream did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 years and older to determine whether they respond differently than younger subjects. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between elderly and younger patients, but greater sensitivity of some older individuals cannot be ruled out.

Nursing mothers

Information about excretion of the drug in human milk and effects on the nursing infant, including pertinent adverse effects observed in animal offspring.
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

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Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness have been established in the pediatric population from birth to 16 years. (See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION . )

Pregnancy

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Pregnancy Teratogenic Effects Category C Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with any nystatin cream. It also is not known whether this cream can cause fetal harm when used by a pregnant woman or can affect reproductive capacity. Nystatin cream should be prescribed for a pregnant woman only if the potential benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus.

How supplied

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HOW SUPPLIED Nystatin Cream, USP is a smooth yellow cream. Nystatin Cream, USP is supplied in 30 g (NDC 68071-2658-3) tubes providing 100,000 USP Nystatin units per gram. Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Avoid freezing. Manufactured by: Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 111 Coolidge Street South Plainfield, NJ 07080 Iss. 08/2019 8-0678CP1

Precautions

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PRECAUTIONS General Nystatin cream 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.

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