Nystatin Pediatric Dosing
Antifungal dosing for mucocutaneous candidiasis in infants and children.
Age in months
Weight in kilograms
Product formulation
⚠️ Warnings & Contraindications
- Not absorbed from GI tract - only effective for mucocutaneous candidiasis
- For diaper dermatitis with candida, use topical cream plus oral suspension
- If no improvement in 7 days, consider fluconazole or other systemic antifungal
- Oral suspension contains sucrose - may contribute to dental caries
- Do not eat or drink for 30 minutes after oral administration
- For recurrent thrush, consider HIV testing or diabetes evaluation
ℹ️ Clinical Notes
Oral suspension: 100,000 units/mL. Topical cream/ointment: 100,000 units/g. Powder: 100,000 units/g. Very safe due to lack of systemic absorption. Often first-line for oral thrush in infants.
References
- Nystatin pediatric dosing - Drugs.com (2026)
- Nystatin oral suspension - Mycostatin - FDA (2024)
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