What gram strengths are available for nystatin topical powder?

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Nystatin Topical Powder Gram Strengths

Nystatin topical powder is supplied in 15 g, 30 g, and 60 g bottles, with each gram containing 100,000 units of nystatin. 1

Available Package Sizes

The FDA-approved formulation (Nystop® Nystatin Topical Powder USP) comes in three bottle sizes 1:

  • 15 gram bottles (NDC 0574-2008-15) 1
  • 30 gram bottles (NDC 0574-2008-30) 1
  • 60 gram bottles (NDC 0574-2008-02) 1

Concentration

Each gram of the topical powder contains 100,000 USP units of nystatin dispersed in talc 1. This standardized concentration applies across all package sizes 1.

Storage Requirements

The product should be stored at controlled room temperature between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F), avoiding excessive heat above 40°C (104°F) 1.

Clinical Context

The standard FDA-approved concentration is 100,000 units per gram 1, though research has documented use of much higher concentrations (6,000 units/g) for severe angioinvasive fungal infections in burn patients, though this is not a standard formulation 2.

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