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Nystatin cream

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Nystatin cream is a topical anti-fungus agent which is a kind of anti-fungal drug (antibiotic and antimicrobial).

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21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Nilstat • Nadostine • Mycostatin • Nyaderm • Nystatin mouth swabs • Bio statin

Generic Drug

Nystatin

Side Effects

Common

Diarrhea
Skin irritation
Abdominal pain
Skin redness or irritation
Vaginal irritation

Serious

Hypersensitivity

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Can using expired nystatin cream hurt me?

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I have a very bad case of Jock itch for the past week and its only getting worse, can I use Nystatin cream?

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Can you use nystatin cream for razor burn?

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What is bactroban (mupirocin) in nystatin cream used for?

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Can i use nystatin cream for athlete's foot on my hand?

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I may be pregnant (blood test results pending) and Im taking malaria tablets and nilstat (nystatin) cream for thrush. Should I be worried about taking them?

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A 53-year old male asked:

Have swollen itchy skin near head of circumcised penis after masturbation. Have nystatin cream from doctor will this clear up ? Itches very bad

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A 23-year old female asked:

I have pimple on my external side of vagina(labia).What should I do?Nystatin Triamcinolone cream will help?

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A 46-year old asked:

Can you place a drop of baby's oral nystatin on your nipples or the cream nystatin (for his yeast diaper rash)?

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A 43-year old asked:

How long (number of days) should i continue treatment with nystatin and triamcinolone cream for a minor yeast infection?

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My adult son has had a rash where his legs meet the torso for 2 months. He has used Nystatin and Mupirocin creams. Could "Meth" be the problem? ??

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A 60-year old female asked:

i was given the cream nystatin triamcinolone acetonide what is it it stopped the itching?

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A 38-year old asked:

could fluocinonide or nystatin and triamcinolone cream help my ingrown toenail?

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A 37-year old asked:

Can nystatin & triamcinolone acetonide cream help with a ringworm?

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A 41-year old asked:

What are Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide creams typically prescribed for?

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A 29-year old asked:

What is the most effective, preferrably natural, way to abolish Candida? I have tried all the creams, fluconazol, nystatin, probiotics & coconut oil.

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A 34-year old asked:

Will nystatin and triamcinolone acetonide cream help with ringworm?

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A 34-year old asked:

What cream is better for angular chilitis? Nystatin or ketoconazole

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A 55-year old female asked:

L) leg above back of ankle had pimple/ blister, itchy. Used cortisone cream. Today oozing liquid. Cleaned, & used Nystatin. Very red/sore.(day 2) Dx?

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A 28-year old female asked:

Daughters diaper rash hurts when i touch it or bathe her. Have tried nystatin desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) steroid cream for ezema nothing helPs any suggestions?

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A 30-year old male asked:

I've a skin disease in between my legs.it's like a itchy rush .what can i use? Have tried nystacin topical cream .it soothes but doesn't eradicate

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A 30-year old asked:

Do you need a prescription for nystatin?

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A 37-year old female asked:

Any bad side effects with nystatin oral suspension?

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A 41-year old female asked:

Can I take nystatin and fluconazole in the same time?

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A 22-year old asked:

My baby is taking nystatin for thrush. Is there anything else I can give him to help him heal and not be in pain?

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A 31-year old male asked:

I have a white tongue and white tissue all down the side of my tongue.it is really worrying me now.i have had it for 4 weeks now.tried nystatin?

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A 25-year old male asked:

Hello. I have fungus on tongue. Been taking MYCOSTATIN (nystatin) oral. This isnt helping. The fungus on my tongue is still there. Why wont it go away? Any idea?

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Should I use nystatin for athletes foot?

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Please describe the medication: Nystatin?

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