Country: South Africa
Language: English
Source: South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA)
Bm_squib
MYCOSTATIN VAGINAL CREAM SCHEDULING STATUS: S1 PROPRIETARY NAME (and dosage form) MYCOSTATIN VAGINAL CREAM COMPOSITION MYCOSTATIN VAGINAL CREAM contains 100 000 units nystatin per 4 g, preserved with methylparaben 0,24% m/m and propylparaben 0,024% m/m. PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION Category A 18.6 Vaginal preparations. PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION Nystatin is an antibiotic which is both fungistatic and fungicidal in vitro against a wide variety of yeast and yeast-like fungi. Nystatin exhibits no appreciable activity against bacteria, protozoa or viruses. INDICATIONS For the relief of vaginal itching, burning and discharge associated with recurrent vaginal yeast infections (Vaginal Candidiasis). CONTRA-INDICATIONS Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any component. WARNINGS TO PATIENT Use only if you have already had a vaginal yeast infection diagnosed by a medical practitioner and you have the same symptoms now, otherwise consult your doctor. These symptoms include itching and burning of the vagina and sometimes a white discharge. If there is no improvement in 3 days or if symptoms have not disappeared within seven days, then consult a medical practitioner as not all vaginal infections are caused by yeasts. Consult a medical practitioner if you have abdominal pain, fever or a foul-smelling vaginal discharge before or during use of this medication. If symptoms recur within 2 months, consult a medical practitioner. If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant or are nursing, do not use this medication except on the advice of a medical practitioner. Do not use in girls under 12 years of age, except on the advice of a medical practitioner. If skin rash or new irritation occurs, discontinue use. DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE MYCOSTATIN VAGINAL CREAM: Insert one or Read the complete document