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Is Oral Nystatin Medicine Supposed To Gargled And Spit Or Swallowed?
Question: I have been given oral Nystatin for a black tongue. Is this medicine supposed to gargled and spit or swallowed?
Brief Answer:
It is to be spit
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Oral nystatin has to be gargled and spit. It should not be swallowed.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr. Vaishalee
It is to be spit
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Oral nystatin has to be gargled and spit. It should not be swallowed.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr. Vaishalee
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