CVS freaking me out again! | Arthritis Information

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OK, I was on Nystatin for the wonderful systemic yeast infection I gave myself last year when I skipped my probiotics for 6 weeks.  I went off when I ran out and since I was trying some more natural remedies I thought I was covered.  Well, I wasn't as whatever I have is pretty happy remaining where it is so my doc scripted me another script so I could hit it again. 

 
So, I place the order 2 days ago and hubby forgets to bring it home when he's there, so today, I go pick it up.  Only its not in the refrigerator.
 
So, I go, 'dude, what's up' and he mumbles something about 'not all the time' and I go, 'can you check with the pharmacist' and he does and comes back with 'it's OK' and can't answer about why I've received it refrigerated in the past.
 
So, I check out there website and there's nothing on there about it needing to be refrigerated.  But it's all over Drugs.com and the flippin' FDA!
 
OK, am I missing something.  This is the oral 'swish and swallow' stuff. 
 
I called their help line and was told '24 hours'.
 
I'd appreciate any help anybody has,
 
Pip
Maybe they mix it, like oral susp. abx?  So if he just whipped you up a batch, no need to refrigerate until you get home? No - it was sitting there in one of those little baggies with a hanger for 2 days.
 
Pip
Oooops..... I'm assuming I should use that med until they replace it?
 
Pip
If it can't hurt you, I guess.... That should have been - shouldn't - use it.  I'm not feeling real comfortable here.
 
Pip
You'll be fine.  Not all dosage forms need refrigeration.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a682758.html

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store the tablets and liquid at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Store nystatin powder, lozenges (pastilles), and vaginal tablets and cream in the refrigerator. Do not allow nystatin to freeze. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.

Thanks Jas -

I wonder why the FDA says keep refrigerated?  More importantly, I wonder why CVS did and then didn't.

Either way - guess I'm not dying.

That's good!

Pip

Dunno - my older son had it a couple times for thrush when he was an infant, and it never came refrigerated. That is strange, either way.  If it were me, I would take it, but if it wasn't doing what it's supposed to after a few days (or a week), I would talk to the pharmacist and get it replaced.
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