Transplant Unit

Why is nystatin suspension prescribed?

Because your immune system is suppressed by your anti-rejection drugs you are more likely to get infections.

Nystatin suspension helps to prevent infections occurring in your mouth.

How to take nystatin suspension

• The usual dose is 1ml (as marked on the dropper) four times a day.
• Rinse the 1ml around the mouth and then hold in the mouth for a while before swallowing.
• Use after food.

Possible side effects of nystatin

Side effects to nystatin are rare, however the following may occur:

• nausea (feeling sick).
• mouth irritation.
• skin rash.

Nystatin is also known as Nystan or Nystamont