Nystatin acis

Nystatin acis in detail

The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

How to use?
Apply the medicine to the affected skin area(s).

Duration of use?
The duration of use depends on the nature of the symptoms and/or the course of the disease. General duration of treatment: 14-16 days.

Overdosage?
Overdosing may cause skin rash, itching and burning. Contact a doctor immediately if you suspect an overdose.

Forgotten application?
Continue the application as normal (i.e. not with double the amount) at the next prescribed time.

As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing, especially with infants, small children and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.

A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.

Storage before opening
The medicine must be stored away from heat.
Storage after opening or preparation
The medicinal product may be used for a maximum of 6 months after opening/preparation!
The medicinal product must be stored at room temperature after opening/preparation.

- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients

Which age group should be considered?
- Premature babies: As a rule, the medicine should not be used in this age group.

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: According to current knowledge, the medicine has no harmful effects on the development of your child or the birth.
- Breastfeeding: According to current knowledge, there is no indication that the medicine should not be used during breastfeeding.

If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with use in the case of a contraindication.what adverse effects may occur?

Side effects have only been described for this medicine and have only occurred in exceptional cases.

If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

For the information provided here, side effects occurring in at least one in 1,000 treated patients are taken into account.
- Caution in case of allergy to antifungal agents (e.g. amphotericin B, nystatin)!
- Parabens (preservatives e.g. E 214 - E 219) can cause hypersensitivity reactions, even with a time delay.
- Emulsifiers (e.g. cetyl/stearyl alcohol) can cause skin irritation (e.g. contact dermatitis).
- Solvents (e.g. propylene glycol, E 477) can cause skin irritation.
How does the active ingredient of the medicine work?

The active ingredient damages the outer envelope, the so-called cell membrane of fungi. This envelope thus loses part of its function, cell components are released and the cell can disintegrate. Depending on the concentration of the active ingredient, the fungi are inhibited in their growth and reproduction or killed directly.

Application

- Fungal infections with yeast fungi (Candida), such as:- Fungal infections of the skin- Fungal infections of the mucous membranes, such as:- Nappy dermatitis (skin inflammation under a nappy)There are various types of fungi that can cause a disease. Only the doctor can decide whether the medicine is effective against the infection in question.

Dosage

a sufficient amount2-4 times a dayAll age groupsDistributed throughout the dayIn severe cases, the medicine can also be used more frequently.