Oropharyngeal anti-infective drugs (Formulary)

TAM (Treatments and Medicines) NHS Highland
NHS Highland

For guidance on treating oral thrush in infants refer to Policy on treatment of breast thrush while breastfeeding.

NYSTATIN - (First line)

Therapy notes

Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Oral suspension 100,000 units/mL

Dosage:

100,000 units (1mL) 4 times daily after food usually for 7 days (continued for 48 hours after lesions have resolved), divide administration of the dose between both sides of the mouth.

Editorial Information

Document Id: F161