Bio-Statin

Generic name: nystatin (oral)
Drug classes: Mouth and throat products, Polyenes

Medically reviewed by A Ras MD.

What is Bio-Statin?

Bio-Statin is a prescription medicine that is used to treat many fungal infections.

Before taking Bio-Statin, tell your doctor:

If you are allergic to Bio-Statin; any part of this medicine; or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had.

This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take Bio-Statin with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Bio-Statin?

Tell all of your health care providers that you take Bio-Statin. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using Bio-Statin while you are pregnant.
Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.

How is Bio-Statin best taken?

Use Bio-Statin as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

Take with or without food.
This medicine needs to be mixed before use. Follow how to mix as you were told by the doctor.
Use right away after mixing.
Measure liquid doses carefully. Use the measuring device that comes with Bio-Statin. If there is none, ask the pharmacist for a device to measure Bio-Statin.
Swish it in your mouth as long as you can before swallowing.
Keep using Bio-Statin as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

What are the side effects of Bio-Statin that I need to call my doctor about immediately?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Mouth irritation.

What are some other side effects of Bio-Statin?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

Belly pain.
Upset stomach or throwing up.
Diarrhea.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If overdose is suspected:

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

How do I store and/or throw out Bio-Statin?

Store in a refrigerator.
Protect from light.
Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are told to do so. Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs. There may be drug take-back programs in your area.

SRC: NLM .

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