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Nilstat contains Nystatin (originally named Fungicidin) which is a polyene antifungal medication to which many molds and yeast infections are sensitive, including Candida. Nystatin may be safely given orally as well as applied topically due to its minimal absorption through mucocutaneous membranes such as the gut and the skin.

It is prescribed in units, with doses varying from 100,000 (for oral infections) to 1 million (for intestinal ones). As it is not absorbed from the gut, it is safe for oral use and does not have problems of drug interactions.

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Registered for

Animal Use Human Use Prohibited by law except when approved for medical teaching or research use

Stored in

Cannot be stored In a cupboard, drawer or room in the practice where the public do not have access Keep out of reach of children (1.2m above ground) Out of public access (e.g. behind a counter) Secure, locked storage area with vet / licensee in personal possession of the key or lock combination.

Can be prescribed and sold by

Any trained staff Cannot be sold Veterinarian only

Can be administerd by