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KLAYESTA

NYSTATIN TOPICAL POWDER

Standard Dose
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Very moist lesions are best treated with the topical dusting powder. Adults and Pediatric Patients (Neonates and Older) Apply to candidal lesions two or three times daily until healing is complete. For fungal infection of the feet caused by Candida species, the powder should be dusted on the feet, as well as, in all foot wear.
Max Dose
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Primary Use
INDICATIONS AND USAGE KLAYESTA is indicated in the treatment of cutaneous or mucocutaneous mycotic infections caused by Candida albicans and other susceptible Candida species.
Summary

Indications and usage INDICATIONS AND USAGE KLAYESTA is indicated in the treatment of cutaneous or mucocutaneous mycotic infections caused by Candida albicans and other susceptible Candida species.

KLAYESTA is not indicated for systemic, oral, intravaginal or ophthalmic use.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage INDICATIONS AND USAGE KLAYESTA is indicated in the treatment of cutaneous or mucocutaneous mycotic infections caused by Candida albicans and other susceptible Candida species. KLAYESTA is not indicated for systemic, oral, intravaginal or ophthalmic use. Dosage and administration DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Very moist lesions are best treated with the topical dusting powder. Adults and Pediatric Patients (Neonates and Older) Apply to candidal lesions two or three times daily until healing is complete. For fungal infection of the feet caused by Candida species, the powder should be dusted on the feet, as well as, in all foot wear. Pregnancy Pregnancy Teratogenic Effects Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with any KLAYESTA topical preparation. It also is not known whether these preparations can cause fetal harm when used by a pregnant woman or can affect reproductive capacity. KLAYESTA should be prescribed for a pregnant woman only if the potential benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus.

Monitoring

  • INDICATIONS AND USAGE KLAYESTA is indicated in the treatment of cutaneous or mucocutaneous mycotic infections caused by Candida albicans and other susceptible Candida species.
  • KLAYESTA is not indicated for systemic, oral, intravaginal or ophthalmic use.

Interaction Notes

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