Mycostatin 100,000 units/ml Oral Suspension (Ready-Mixed)

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Updated on 27 September 2023

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Updated on 12 September 2023

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Updated on 12 September 2023

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Updated on 10 February 2023

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Updated on 10 February 2023

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Updated on 01 April 2022

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Updated on 26 January 2021

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Updated on 26 January 2021

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Updated on 29 November 2019

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Updated on 28 March 2019

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Updated on 06 December 2017

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Updated on 06 December 2017

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Updated on 06 December 2017

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Change of name and address of MAH (Previous details: BMS Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Swords, Dublin).

Updated on 06 December 2017

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Updated on 11 July 2017

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  • Change to section 4.1 - Therapeutic indications
  • Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
  • Dosage in Infants (1 month to 2 years) has changed from 2ml (200,000U) 4 times daily (1 ml for each side of the mouth) to one to two mL (100,000 to 200,000units nystatin) four times daily
  • Dosage in children (over 2 years) and adults has changed from 4 - 6ml (100,000 - 600,000U) 4 times daily (half dose in each side of the mouth) to Dosage ranges of one to six mL (100,000 to 600,000 units nystatin) four times daily have been used

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In section 4.1 (therapeutic indications),  a statement regarding consideration of official guidance on use of antifungal agents has been added

In section 4.2 (posology and method of administration), the following has changed:

  • Dosage in Infants (1 month to 2 years) has changed from 2ml (200,000U) 4 times daily (1 ml for each side of the mouth) to one to two mL (100,000 to 200,000units nystatin) four times daily
  • Dosage in children (over 2 years) and adults has changed from 4 - 6ml (100,000 - 600,000U) 4 times daily (half dose in each side of the mouth) to Dosage ranges of one to six mL (100,000 to 600,000 units nystatin) four times daily have been used

Updated on 06 July 2017

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  • Change to section 4 - possible side effects

Updated on 15 September 2015

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Updated on 25 August 2015

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  • Change to section 2 - Qualitative and quantitative composition
  • Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
  • Change to section 4.6 - Pregnancy and lactation
  • Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
  • Change to Section 4.8 – Undesirable effects - how to report a side effect
  • Change to section 5.2 - Pharmacokinetic properties
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

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In section 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION the following heading has been added

Excipient(s) with known effect:



In section 4.2 Posology and method of administration the following has been updated:

Posology

 

Prevention and treatment of oral candidiasis:

Neonates (from birth to 1 month):

Clinical studies of limited size in neonates, including preterm and babies of low weight at birth, indicate that 1 ml (100,000 U) four times daily is an effective regimen.

 

Infants (1 month to 2 years):

2 ml (200,000 U) 4 times daily (1 ml for each side of the mouth).

 

Children (over 2 years) and adults:

4 – 6 ml (400,000 – 600,000 U) 4 times daily (half dose in each side of the mouth). It is recommended to keep the medication in contact with the affected areas as long as possible.

 


Prevention and treatment of intestinal candidiasis:

Neonates (from birth to 1 month) and infants (1 month to 2 years):

1 – 2 ml four times daily administered with milk or other liquid.

If needed, the dose can be increased, even in the neonates. Treatment should be continued for at least 48 hours after clinical cure and/or normalisation of cultures to avoid a relapse.

 

Children (over 2 years) and adults:

4 – 6 ml (400,000 – 600,000 U) 4 times daily. The suspension should be retained in the mouth for as long as possible (e.g., several minutes) before swallowing. If needed, the dose can be increased. Treatment should be continued for at least 48 hours after clinical cure and/or normalisation of cultures to avoid a relapse.

 

Limited clinical studies in premature and low birth weight infants indicate that 1 mL four times daily is effective.

 

Older people:

No specific dosage recommendations or precautions.

 

In the prevention and treatment of candidiasis, the dosage regimen for Mycostatin should be continued for at least 48 hours after symptoms have disappeared. If signs and symptoms worsen or persist (beyond 14 days of treatment), the patient should be reevaluated, and alternate therapy considered.


In section 4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use the following text was removed:

The dosage regimen for Mycostatin should be continued for at least 48 hours after symptoms have disappeared. If signs and symptoms worsen or persist (beyond 14 days of treatment), the patient should be reevaluated, and alternate therapy considered.

 



In section 4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation the following was updated:

Pregnancy

Animal reproductive studies have not been conducted with nystatin.

 

It is not known whether nystatin can cause foetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproductive capacity, however absorption of nystatin from the gastro-intestinal tract is negligible.  Nystatin should be prescribed during pregnancy only if the potential benefits to be derived outweigh the potential risk to the foetus.

 

Breast-feeding

It is not known whether nystatin is excreted in human milk. Although gastrointestinal absorption is insignificant, caution should be exercised when nystatin is prescribed for a nursing woman.

In section 4.8 Undesirable effects the table was updated in line with QRD and the following was updated:

Reporting of suspected adverse reactions

Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via HPRA Pharmacovigilance, Earlsfort Terrace, IRL - Dublin 2; Tel: +353 1 6764971; Fax: +353 1 6762517. Website: www.hpra.ie; e-mail: medsafety@hpra.ie


In section 5.2Pharmacokinetic properties the following was updated:

Absorption

Nystatin is formulated in oral and topical dosage forms and is not systemically absorbed from any of these preparations.

Gastrointestinal absorption of nystatin is insignificant.

 

Elimination

Most orally administered nystatin is passed unchanged in the stool.

In section 10:

DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT

 

August 2015

 

Updated on 17 July 2013

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  • Change to section 1 - Name of medicinal product
  • Change to section 2 - Qualitative and quantitative composition
  • Change to section 4.1 - Therapeutic indications
  • Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications
  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
  • Change to section 4.5 - Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
  • Change to section 4.6 - Pregnancy and lactation
  • Change to section 4.7 - Effects on ability to drive and use machines
  • Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
  • Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
  • Change to section 5.3 - Preclinical safety data
  • Change to section 6.1 - List of excipients
  • Change to section 6.4 - Special precautions for storage
  • Change to section 6.5 - Nature and contents of container
  • Change to section 6.6 - Special precautions for disposal and other handling
  • Change to section 8 - MA number
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

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Section 1, 2, 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.3, 6.1, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 8.0, 10.0 -Updated to align with QRD

 Sections 4.8, 4.9 and 5.3 of the SmPC aligned with the Company Core Data Sheet (CCDS)- Hypersensitivity and angioedema inserted text

Updated on 12 July 2013

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Updated on 12 April 2012

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  • Change to section 8 - MA number
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Section 8 has been revised to include the full licence number:

PA 0002/007/007

Updated on 10 April 2012

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  • Change to improve clarity and readability

Updated on 19 April 2010

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Updated on 13 May 2009

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Standard warning regarding sucrose has been included

Updated on 16 March 2009

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  • Change to section 1 - Name of medicinal product
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Updated on 20 August 2003

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Updated on 30 May 2003

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