Label: NYSTATIN suspension

  • NDC Code(s): 66689-008-02, 66689-008-08, 66689-008-16, 66689-037-01, view more
    66689-037-50, 66689-037-99
  • Packager: VistaPharm, Inc.
  • Category: HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: Abbreviated New Drug Application

Drug Label Information

Updated June 30, 2022

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  • DESCRIPTION

    Nystatin is an antimycotic polyene antibiotic obtained from Streptomyces noursei. Structural formula:

    Nystatin Structure

    Nystatin Oral Suspension, USP, for oral administration, contains 100,000 Nystatin Units per mL.

    Inactive ingredients (cherry flavor): alcohol (­ 1% v/v), methylparaben, NF; dibasic sodium phosphate, USP; monobasic sodium phosphate, USP; saccharin sodium, USP; sucrose (50% w/v), NF; glycerin, USP; carboxy-methylcellulose sodium, USP; propylparaben, NF; artificial wild cherry flavor # 14783 and purified water, USP.

    Inactive ingredients (bubblegum flavor): Alcohol (0.5% v/v), USP, Alcohol free Bubblegum Flavoring, Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, USP, Dibasic Sodium Phosphate, USP, Glycerin Natural 99.5%, USP, Methylparaben, NF, (Preservative), Monobasic Sodium Phosphate, USP, Propylparaben, NF, (Preservative), Purified Water, USP, Saccharin Sodium, USP, and Sucrose, NF.

  • CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

    Pharmacokinetics

    Gastrointestinal absorption of nystatin is insignificant. Most orally administered nystatin is passed unchanged in the stool. In patients with renal insufficiency receiving oral therapy with conventional dosage forms, significant plasma concentrations of nystatin may occasionally occur.

    Microbiology

    Nystatin is both fungistatic and fungicidal in vitro against a wide variety of yeasts and yeast-like fungi. Candida albicans demonstrates no significant resistance to nystatin in vitro on repeated subculture in increasing levels of nystatin; other Candida species become quite resistant. Generally, resistance does not develop in vivo. Nystatin acts by binding to sterols in the cell membrane of susceptible Candida species with a resultant change in membrane permeability allowing leakage of intracellular components. Nystatin exhibits no appreciable activity against bacteria, protozoa, or viruses.

  • INDICATIONS AND USAGE

    Nystatin Oral Suspension, USP, is indicated for the treatment of candidiasis in the oral cavity.

  • CONTRAINDICATIONS

    The preparation is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its components.

  • PRECAUTIONS

    General

    This medication is not to be used for the treatment of systemic mycoses. Discontinue treatment if sensitization or irritation is reported during use.

    Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

    No long-term animal studies have been performed to evaluate carcinogenic potential. There also have been no studies to determine mutagenicity or whether this medication affects fertility in males or females.

    Pregnancy:

    Teratogenic Effects
    Category C

    Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with nystatin oral suspension. It is also not known whether nystatin oral suspension can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Nystatin oral suspension should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

    Nursing Mothers

    It is not known whether nystatin is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when nystatin is administered to a nursing woman.

    Pediatric Use

    See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION.

  • ADVERSE REACTIONS

    Nystatin is well tolerated even with prolonged therapy. Oral irritation and sensitization have been reported. (See PRECAUTIONS: General).

    Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea (including one case of bloody diarrhea), nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal upset/disturbances.

    Dermatologic: Rash, including urticaria has been reported rarely. Stevens-Johnson syndrome has been reported very rarely.

    Other: Tachycardia, bronchospasm, facial swelling, and nonspecific myalgia have also been rarely reported. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact VistaPharm, Inc., at 1-888-655-1505 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

  • OVERDOSAGE

    Oral doses of nystatin in excess of five million units daily have caused nausea and gastrointestinal upset. There have been no reports of serious toxic effects of superinfections (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY: Pharmacokinetics).

  • DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

    Infants:
    2 mL (200,000 units) four times daily (in infants and young children, use dropper to place one-half of dose in each side of mouth and avoid feeding for 5 to 10 minutes). NOTE: Limited clinical studies in premature and low birth weight infants indicate that 1 mL four times daily is effective.

    Children and Adults:
    4 to 6 mL (400,000 to 600,000 units) four times daily (one-half of dose in each side of mouth). The preparation should be retained in the mouth as long as possible before swallowing.

    Continue treatment for at least 48 hours after perioral symptoms have disappeared and cultures demonstrate eradication of Candida albicans.

  • HOW SUPPLIED

    Nystatin Oral Suspension, USP, 100,000 Nystatin Units per mL, cherry flavored, light creamy yellow, ready-to-use
    suspension, is available as follows:

    NDC 66689-037-01: 5 mL unit dose cup.

    NDC 66689-037-50: Case contains 50 unit dose cups of 5 mL (NDC 66689-037-01), packaged in 5 trays of 10 unit dose cups each.

    NDC 66689-037-99: Case contains 100 unit dose cups of 5 mL (NDC 66689-037-01), packaged in 10 trays of 10 unit dose cups each.

    Nystatin Oral Suspension, USP, 100,000 Nystatin units per mL, bubblegum flavored, yellow opaque, ready-to-use suspension is available as follows:

    NDC 66689-008-02: 2 fl. oz. bottle (60 mL): supplied in individual carton with calibrated dropper.

    NDC 66689-008-08: 8 fl. oz. bottle (237 mL).

    NDC 66689-008-16: 16 fl. oz. bottle (480 mL).

  • Storage

    Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].

    AVOID FREEZING.

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Rx Only

    Manufactured by:

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    Largo, FL 33771

    VP2053R2
    06/22

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Unit Dose Cup

    Nystatin 

    Oral Suspension, USP

    500,000 units/5 mL

    Alcohol not more than 1% v/v

    SHAKE WELL. AVOID FREEZING.

    Delivers 5 mL

    Store at 20°–25°C (68°–77°F); see USP CRT conditions.

    Manufactured by:

    Largo, FL 33771, USA

    Xact DOSE™

    VistaPharm

    Rx Only

    VP2052R2

    06/18

    NDC 66689-037-01


     

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  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 60 mL

    NDC 66689-008-02

    NYSTATIN ORAL

    SUSPENSION, USP

    100,000 units per mL

    Contains: Alcohol 0.5% v/v

    (Bubblegum Flavored)

    SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING

    At The Time Of Dispensing Replace

    Cap with Safety Cap Dropper

    2 fl. oz.

    (60 mL)

    Rx only

    VistaPharm®

    60 mL bottle

    NDC 66689-008-02

    NYSTATIN ORAL

    SUSPENSION, USP

    100,000 units per mL

    Contains: Alcohol 0.5% v/v

    (Bubblegum Flavored)

    SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING

    2 fl. oz.

    (60 mL)

    Rx only

    VistaPharm®

    60 mL carton

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 480 mL

    NDC 66689-008-16

    NYSTATIN ORAL

    SUSPENSION, USP

    100,000 units per mL

    Contains: Alcohol 0.5% v/v

    (Bubblegum Flavored)

    SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING

    16 fl. oz.

    (480 mL)

    Rx only

    VistaPharm®

    480 mL bottle

     

    NDC 66689-008-16

    NYSTATIN ORAL

    SUSPENSION, USP

    100,000 units per mL

    (Bubblegum Flavored)

    Contains: Alcohol 0.5% v/v

    SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING

    16 fl. oz.

    (480 mL)

    Rx only

    VistaPharm®

    480 mL carton
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    NYSTATIN 
    nystatin suspension
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:66689-037
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    NYSTATIN (UNII: BDF1O1C72E) (NYSTATIN - UNII:BDF1O1C72E) NYSTATIN100000 [USP'U]  in 1 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC, ANHYDROUS (UNII: 22ADO53M6F)  
    SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC, MONOHYDRATE (UNII: 593YOG76RN)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
    SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)  
    CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM (UNII: K679OBS311)  
    ALCOHOL (UNII: 3K9958V90M)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    Product Characteristics
    Coloryellow (Light yellow) Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorCHERRYImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:66689-037-505 in 1 CASE05/10/2010
    110 in 1 TRAY
    1NDC:66689-037-015 mL in 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:66689-037-9910 in 1 CASE05/10/2010
    210 in 1 TRAY
    2NDC:66689-037-015 mL in 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA06414205/10/2010
    NYSTATIN 
    nystatin suspension
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:66689-008
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    NYSTATIN (UNII: BDF1O1C72E) (NYSTATIN - UNII:BDF1O1C72E) NYSTATIN100000 [USP'U]  in 1 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ALCOHOL (UNII: 3K9958V90M)  
    CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM (UNII: K679OBS311)  
    SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC (UNII: GR686LBA74)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC (UNII: 3980JIH2SW)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
    SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)  
    Product Characteristics
    Coloryellow (Light yellow) Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorBUBBLE GUMImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:66689-008-0260 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product05/01/2012
    2NDC:66689-008-08237 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product05/01/2012
    3NDC:66689-008-16480 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product05/01/2012
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA06414205/01/2012
    Labeler - VistaPharm, Inc. (116743084)