Patient Medication Information: uses, side effects, how to take - Jamp-Nystatin Oral Suspension USP
What is JAMP-Nystatin Oral Suspension USP used for?
JAMP-Nystatin Oral Suspension USP is chosen by your doctor to:
prevent and / or treat fungal infections of the:
- mouth.
- esophagus (tube from the mouth to the stomach).
- intestines.
- most often treat a fungal infection caused by a certain yeast (Candida).
How does JAMP-Nystatin Oral Suspension USP work?
JAMP-Nystatin Oral Suspension USP works by killing the yeast or fungus that has caused your symptoms.
What are the ingredients in JAMP-Nystatin Oral Suspension USP?
Medicinal ingredient: 100 000 units of nystatin per mL.
Non-medicinal ingredients: Anhydrous dibasic sodium phosphate, ammonium glycyrrhizinate, banana flavour, citric acid anhydrous, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, D&C Yellow No. 10, ethyl vanillin, glycerin, maltol, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sucrose.
JAMP-Nystatin Oral Suspension USP comes in the following dosage forms:
Suspension: 100 000 units / mL.
Do not use JAMP-Nystatin Oral Suspension USP if:
- You are allergic to nystatin or any of the ingredients in the product.
To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take JAMP-Nystatin Oral Suspension USP. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you:
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or plan to get pregnant.
- Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.
Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.
How to take JAMP-Nystatin Oral Suspension USP:
This medicine has been prescribed for you or your child and should not be passed on to others. It may harm them even if their symptoms are the same as yours. Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.
Usual dose:
Your doctor may prescribe for oral (thrush) and intestinal monilial infections:
Infants and children:
100 000 units 3 to 4 times daily.
Adults:
100,000 units 4 times daily.
Dosage may be increased if necessary.
For treatment of infections of the oral cavity, the medication should be dropped directly on the tongue by means of a calibrated dropper and retained in the mouth for as long as possible before swallowing.
For treatment of intestinal infections, may be dropped directly on the tongue by means of a calibrated dropper or may be mixed with milk, lukewarm formula, or other non-acid vehicles, or incorporated in honey, jelly or peanut butter.
Shake the bottle well before use.
If you have a fungal infection of the mouth, tell your doctor if you wear dentures. Special cleaning of the dentures may be required.
Overdose:
Missed Dose:
If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as possible, unless it is almost time for your next dose. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose. Do not take two doses at the same time.
What are possible side effects from using JAMP-Nystatin Oral Suspension USP?
Large doses may produce:
- diarrhea
- nausea
- vomiting
If you think you, or a person you are caring for, have taken too much JAMP-Nystatin Oral Suspension USP, contact your healthcare professional, hospital emergency department, regional poison control centre or Health Canada’s toll-free number, 1-844 POISON-X (1-844-764-7669) immediately, even if there are no signs or symptoms.
- stomach troubles such as pain and cramps
- tachycardia (abnormally fast heartbeat)
- bronchospasm (sudden narrowing of the airway): difficulty breathing with wheezing or coughing
- facial swelling
- urticarial and non-specific myalgia: muscle pain with hives
- these are not all possible side effects
Contact your doctor if:
- you have a side effect not listed above.
- the side effect(s) become troublesome.
- the side effect(s) interfere with daily activity.
Storage:
Store: 15-30°C.
JAMP-Nystatin Oral Suspension USP should not be used beyond 30 days after opening.
Keep bottle tightly closed. Protect from light.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
If you want more information about JAMP-Nystatin Oral Suspension USP:
- Talk to your healthcare professional.
- Find the full prescribing information that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes the Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada Drug Product Database website (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/drug-products/drug-product-database.html); or by calling 1-866-399-9091.
JAMP Pharma Corporation
1310 rue Nobel
Boucherville, Québec
J4B 5H3, Canada
Last Revised: April 2, 2026
Reporting side effects
You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:
- Visiting the Web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting (canada.ca/drug-device-reporting) for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax; or
- Calling toll-free at 1-866-234-2345.
NOTE: Contact your healthcare professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.