Description of Nystatin Oral Suspension

If you are experiencing a sore mouth with redness and/or white spots inside, your doctor can prescribe an antifungal medication called Nystatin Oral Suspension or generic Nystatin to kill the fungus called Candida albicans that cause oral thrush. Your mouth and throat are common sites for fungal infections to occur because the fungi are already present in and on your body and may flourish under certain circumstances. Thrush can affect your tongue, gums, cheeks, tonsils, or the back of your throat and make it painful to swallow. The generic alternative is not manufactured by the company that makes the brand product.

The Mechanism of Action with Nystatin Oral Suspension

When dosed out as instructed by your doctor, Nystatin Oral Suspension is swished around your mouth to cover gums, cheeks, tongue, and roof of mouth and either swallowed if your throat is affected or spit out after swishing it for a few minutes in your mouth. During this process, Nystatin binds to a unique fungal sterol found on yeast cell walls called ergosterol. This action compromises the function of the fungal membrane so the contents of the cells leak out and the fungus dies.

What Causes Oral Thrush?

Risk factors that can increase your chance of oral thrush include wearing dentures, taking a course of antibiotics, the use of steroid tablets or inhalers, being in poor health in general, smoking, and having certain medical conditions. All of these can alter the natural flora and fauna that live in or on your body, allowing an increase in the growth of bacteria and fungus. Oral health is important so you should be doing all you can to keep your entire mouth in shape.

Babies are also prone to oral thrush as their immune systems are not fully developed and the fungal growth can increase, especially if their nursing mother has nipples that are affected by the fungus and can be passed on. You may notice your baby is fussing and will not feed properly; this may be due to a painful mouth.

Is Nystatin Oral Suspension Safe for You to Use?

Ask your doctor if Nystatin Oral Suspension can be taken while you are pregnant, attempting to become pregnant, or while breast feeding. Explain other medical conditions or allergies you have to your doctor and discuss any OTC and Rx drugs you currently take or use, including herbal remedies and dietary or vitamin supplements. This will help to determine if Nystatin is right for you.

Important Info About Nystatin Oral Suspension

Take Nystatin for the full time period indicated by your doctor, even if your symptoms have disappeared as this could result in a reinfection. Keep Nystatin Oral Suspension, and other medications, out of children’s reach and never share any drug that has been prescribed to you. For those with diabetes, monitor your blood glucose as Nystatin contains sucrose. If the condition of your mouth has shown no improvement after taking Nystatin for at least 14 days, revisit your doctor for further instructions.

Possible Side Effects of Nystatin Oral Suspension

• Stomach upset
• Nausea/vomiting
• Diarrhea

Antifungal Drugs Similar to Nystatin Oral Suspension

• Mycostatin Oral Tablets
• Sporanox Liquid
• Noxafil