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When and How to Take It
When and How to Take It
Some general considerations include the following:
- Nystatin comes in cream, ointment, powder, tablet, vaginal tablet, and suspension (oral liquid) forms.
- The specific instructions for using this medication will vary, depending mostly on the form of the medication.
- Be sure to shake nystatin oral suspension well before each dose. It is usually recommended to swish the oral suspension well before swallowing it (which is why this product is often referred to as "nystatin swish and swallow").
- For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. Be sure to take it for the full amount of time that your healthcare provider recommends, even if the infection seems to have cleared already.
Nystatin Dosing Information
The dose your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
- The medical condition being treated
- The particular nystatin product
- Your age
- Other medications you may be taking
- Other medical conditions you may have.
As always, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
(Click Nystatin Dosage for more information.)
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD