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Candida - oral - Management
Alternative or 2nd-line antifungal (nystatin suspension)

Age under 1 month
Nystatin 100,000units/ml s/f susp: use 1ml four times a day
Nystatin 100,000units/ml oral suspension sugar free
Using the oral dispenser provided, place 1ml in the mouth four times a day.
Supply 30 ml.
Age: under 1 month
NHS cost: £1.84
Licensed use: no - off-label age
Patient information: Use after feed. Continue treatment for 48 hours after lesions have healed. Consult your doctor if condition has not improved after 7 days of treatment.
Age from 1 month to 11 years 11 months
Nystatin 100,000units/ml s/f susp: use 1ml four times a day
Nystatin 100,000units/ml oral suspension sugar free
Using the oral dispenser provided, place 1ml in the mouth four times a day.
Supply 30 ml.
Age: from 1 month to 11 years 11 months
NHS cost: £1.84
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Use after food and drink. Continue treatment for 48 hours after lesions have healed. Continue treatment for 48 hours after lesions have healed. Consult your doctor if condition has not improved after 7 days of treatment.

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