Nystatin Dosage

The recommended dosage of nystatin for treating yeast diaper infections or other fungal skin reactions is a liberal amount of the ointment, cream, or powder applied to the affected area twice a day. For oral nystatin products, dosing is determined by your age and the specific condition being treated (oral thrush, digestive infections, etc.).

Nystatin Antifungal Drug Information

Nystatin Dosing: An Introduction

The dose of nystatin that your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:

The medical condition being treated
Your age
The particular nystatin product
Other medications you may be taking
Other medical conditions you may have.

As is always the case, do not adjust your dosage unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.

Nystatin Dosage Forms

The medication is available in the following forms and strengths:

Nystatin cream -- 100,000 units per gram
Nystatin ointment -- 100,000 units per gram
Nystatin powder (for skin use) -- 100,000 units per gram
Nystatin vaginal tablets -- 100,000 units per tablet
Nystatin oral suspension -- 100,000 units per mL
Nystatin oral tablets -- 500,000 units per tablet.

Some references may list other forms or strengths of nystatin, but such products have been discontinued and are no longer available.

Diaper Rash or Other Skin Infections

Nystatin cream, ointment, and powder are used to treat yeast diaper rash infections or other fungal skin infections. For the cream and ointment, the standard dosage (for all ages, including newborns) is a liberal amount applied to the affected area twice daily until healing is complete.

For very moist areas, nystatin powder may be more appropriate. This product is usually applied two or three times daily until healing is complete. If you are treating a fungal infection of the feet, it is usually recommended that the feet and shoes be dusted with the powder.

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