| Category of Drug | Nystatin is an Anti-Infectives |
| Mechanism of Action | |
| Indications | Nystatin is used for 1. Oral 2. Oesophageal 3. Intestinal 4. Vaginal and cutaneous candidiasis |
| Well Known Pharmaceutical Brands | |
| Available dosage forms | 1. TABLETS 2. OINTMENT |
| Dose | |
| Contraindications | Hypersensitivity |
| Precautions | 1. Lactation 2. Discontinue if sensitivity develops 3. Teratogenic effect 4. Should not be used for the treatment of systemic 5. Oral 6. Intravaginal or ophthalmic infections 7. Pregnancy |
| Adverse Effects | 1. Rash 2. Vomiting 3. Nausea 4. Abdominal pain 5. Diarrhoea at high doses 6. Oral irritation and sensation 7. Erythema multiforme |
| Pregnancy Category | C |
