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Medicines nystatinQuestion & answer

nystatin · Medicine question

Why should it be kept in the mouth before swallowing?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

Longer contact with affected mouth surfaces allows the locally acting antifungal to reach Candida more effectively.

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Nystatin 100,000 units/ml Oral Suspension (Ready-Mixed)emc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1

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