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Nystatin (Pharmacy Action) TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: nystatin

Pack: Nystatin (Pharmacy Action) 100 000 units/mL oral liquid, 24 mL, bottle

Brand name

(ARTG)

: PHARMACY ACTION NYSTATIN ORAL DROPS 100,000 IU/mL suspension bottle

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

For the treatment of oral candidal infections only

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Oral Liquid
  • Oral Application
  • Yellow coloured Homogenous Suspension

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 3 : Pharmacist Only Medicine.

  • Amber coloured bottle - 24 mLs-glass pack

Is this medicine subsidised ?

(PBS)

This medicine was verified as being available on the Repatriation Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits (RPBS) on January, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.

To access RPBS medicines you must hold a DVA Gold Card, DVA Orange Card or DVA White Card (for some medicines only). To learn about Department of Veterans' Affairs health cards, visit Department of Veterans' Affairs.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient nystatin

This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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