Pack size: 1 30gm tube  |  Price is for the whole 30gm tube

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Generic: Chlorhexidine hydrochloride + Nystatin

Form: Cream 1LacUnit

Indication

Fungal infections, Oropharyngeal candidiasis, Intestinal candidiasis, Vaginal candidiasis

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Adult Dose

Oral Oral candidiasis Adult: As oral susp or drop : 100,000-600,000 U (1-6 ml drop) into the mouth 4 times daily. Keep in contact w/ affected area as long as possible. Continue for 48 hr after clinical cure to prevent relapse. Intestinal candidiasis Adult: As tab or oral susp/drop: 500,000 or 1,000,000 U 3-4 times daily. Prophylaxis: 1,000,000 U daily. Vaginal Vulvovaginal candidiasis Adult: insert 1 vaginal tablet into vagina daily at bedtime for 14 days or longer.

Child Dose

As oral susp or drop Infants: PO: 2 mL/dose, children 4–6 mL/dose, to coat oral mucosa q6h As tab Child: PO: 3–6 tabs/day tid For prophylaxis of oral candidiasis in the newborn the suggested dose is 1 ml (100,000 U) once daily. Administration should be continued for 48 hours after clinical cure to prevent relapse.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity.

Mode of Action

Nystatin, a polyene antifungal, binds to ergosterol in the fungal cell membrane. This binding affects the cell wall permeability allowing leakage of cellular contents.

Introduction

__NAME__ is an antifungal medication. It is used in the treatment of fungal skin infections. It kills the fungi that cause skin infections and thus treats the infection. __NAME__ is for external use only. You should use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. The affected area should be clean and dry before application of the ointment. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. To avoid relapse, continue the use of this medicine even if symptoms begin to clear up. Some common side effects include skin irritation, redness or itching at the site of application. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Avoid direct contact of the cream or ointment with your eyes. In case of direct contact, wash your eyes with water and seek immediate medical attention.

Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is an antifungal medication. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane.

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. The baby's skin should not come into direct contact with the treated area of skin. Water-miscible cream/gel is preferred as ointments may expose the baby to harmful effects of __NAME__ via licking.

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established