Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Nystatin Oral Drops
Drug Class
Anti-Infectives
Chemical Class
Polyene
ATC Code
A07AA02, D01AA01, G01AA01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Nilstat?
Uses
Nystatin is an antifungal medication. Nystatin prevents fungus from growing on your skin. Nystatin topical (for the skin) is used to trea...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Polyene
Nystatin also known as Fungicidin. It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to Polyene. It belongs to Antifungal Agent, Topical pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Nystatin is 926.00. Its pKa is 4.5, 8.64.
How to Take It
1
Adult · Buccal
100000 IU — As recommended.
Preferably 2-4 times a day.
2
Child · Buccal
100000 IU/gm — 8 hourly
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Safety Alerts
You should not use nystatin topical if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it
FDA pregnancy category C
It is not known whether nystatin topical will harm an unborn baby
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication
It is not known whether nystatin topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby
Important Warnings
Do not use nystatin topical to treat any skin condition that has not been checked by your doctor
Nystatin topical (for the skin) is not for use to treat a vaginal yeast infection
Avoid getting this medication in your eyes or mouth
If this does happen, rinse with water
Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time
Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse while using nystatin topical
Do not share this medication with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have
Side Effects
Taste disturbancelocal irritationlocal sensitisationnauseavomiting and diarrhoea in high doses.
Drug Interactions
It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied nystatin topical. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription
over-the-counter
vitamin
and herbal products . Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Caution advised
Lactation
Caution advised
Storage
Tab, Drops, Pessaries, Oint, Cream Store Below 40°C. Do not Freeze. Store in a well closed container. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 72.57
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 72.57
DRAPper 56mlRs 205.02
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Nystatin Oral Drops, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
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Rs 84.46 ceiling
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Rs 85.53 ceiling
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Rs 88.81 ceiling
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Rs 24.9 ceiling
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Micostatin
1ml
+ 000 I.U
Rs 95.74
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+ 000 I.U
Rs 93.19 ceiling
Amson Vaccines & Pharma (Pvt.) Ltd
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000iu
+ 000 I.U
Rs 50.6 ceiling
No DRAP alertsM/s. Genix Pharma (Pvt) Ltd.
Micostatin
000iu
+ 000 I.U
Rs 95.74 ceiling
Hamaz Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd.
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