1 May 2026Drugs for external use and antiseptics
Nystatin, vaginal tablet
Nystatin vaginal-tablet guidance for vaginal candidiasis, with bedtime administration and 14-day treatment duration.
This guide page is for structured reference only and does not replace a clinician, pharmacist, or emergency review. Dose choice, route choice, interactions, and safety decisions still need professional judgment.
Therapeutic action
Antifungal.
Indications
Vaginal candidiasis.
Forms and strengths, route of administration
100 000 IU vaginal tablet.
Dose and duration
- Adult: one tablet once daily at bedtime for 14 days.
- The tablets must be moistened and inserted high into the vagina.
Contra-indications, adverse effects, precautions
- May cause local irritation and allergic reactions, rarely.
- Pregnancy: no contra-indication.
- Breast-feeding: no contra-indication.
Source
MSF Essential drugs practical guidelines (January 2026)
This page reproduces the structured reference information for this batch while leaving out the Storage and Remarks sections.
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