Detailed information
BARKASTATIN
BARKASTATIN is nystatin, a fungistatic and fungicidal substance produced by the growth ofstreptomyces noursei, with a potency of not less than 44001.U. per mg.
COMPOSITION:
Each F.C.tab. contains : 5000001.U. of Nystatin.
Each teaspoon 5ml of dry susp. (after dissolving) contains : 5000001.U. of
Nystatin.
PROPERTIES:
Barkastatin is an antifungus ofthepolyene group. It is fungistatic, with fungicidal effects in higher doses. Due to its effect on the fungi-cell membrane, it is not absorbed from the intestin nor from mucous membranes, and is eliminated through the feces .
INDICATIONS:
BARKASTATIN is indicated in the treatment and prophylaxis of yeastlike fungi induced diseases, specially candidiasis of the mucous membranes i.e. (oral cavity - agina) and the gastrointestinal tract. It is also indicated to pre¬vent the development of candidiasis during long term antibiotic and corticos-teroid treatment.
SIDE EFFECTS:
Very rarely cases of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea have been noticed, these symptoms are transient and withdraw on reducing or stopping the dose .
CONTRA-INDICATIONS:
Hypersensitivity to nystatin.
DOSAGE:
Inf. up to 1 year 1/2 teaspoon 5 ml 2-3 times daily.
Child. 1-13 years 1 teaspoon 5 ml 3-4 times daily.
Adults 1-2 tabs. 3 - 4 times daily .
Or as prescribed by the physician .
N. B.: Treatment should last 10 -14 days, and it should be repeated in chronic candidiasis every 3 weeks .
PRESENTATION:
Tabs.: Boxes of 20 F.C.tab.
Dry susp.: Bottel of 60 ml and 100 ml after dissolving.
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