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Nystatin

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Nystatin is an anti-fungal agent which is a kind of antibiotic and antimicrobial.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Anti fungal drug

Brands

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

Side Effects

Common

Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Skin irritation
Vaginal irritation
Skin redness or irritation

Serious

Hypersensitivity

Treats

Vaginal yeast infection (candidal vaginitis)
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Yeast infection (candidiasis)
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Thrush
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Related questions

A member asked:

Please describe the medication: Nystatin?

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A 42-year old female asked:

is there a cheaper alternative to nystatin powder?

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A 26-year old female asked:

i have a rash around my vagina and butt and it seems to be spreading. I've tried everything and nothing seems to work i recently got nystatin and it doesn't stop the itching or spreading. what else can I use?

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A 30-year old female asked:

Can nystatin cure ring worms?

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A 37-year old asked:

What are the possible side effects of Nystatin?

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A member asked:

What is Nystatin Ointment USP used for can iy be used for ainal area?

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A 48-year old asked:

My doc told me to take ketoconazole and nystatin tabs. What do they treat?

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A 25-year old female asked:

Can i put nystatin on my baby's face if he has a rash? Please help he is 5 months old

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A member asked:

Can i put nystatin on my baby's face if he has a rash? Please help he is 5 months old

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A 30-year old asked:

Do you need a prescription for nystatin?

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A 43-year old asked:

Can using expired nystatin cream hurt me?

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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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A 37-year old asked:

Should I use nystatin for athletes foot?

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A 32-year old asked:

How long beofre nilstat (nystatin) tablets works on oral thrush?

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A 34-year old asked:

What cream is better for angular chilitis? Nystatin or ketoconazole

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A 37-year old asked:

How long before nilstat (nystatin) tablets start to work on oral thrush?

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A 46-year old asked:

Is it safe to take nystatin or diflucan (fluconazole) with other medications?

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A 20-year old female asked:

What cautions should be taken when taking Nystatin antifungal!? And what should I know about it !?

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A 40-year old male asked:

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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A 40-year old female asked:

On Nystatin since 11/12. Have a small area of thrush on back of tongue. Meds cost $50 don't want to buy more can I reduce dose or paint on area?

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A 37-year old male asked:

My 18 month old has thrush. She has been on oral nystatin for 3 days. She has had a low grade temp, but today has gotten to 102. Is this normal ?

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A 28-year old female asked:

Nystatin dr gave me is not working for my daughters yeast rash now it looks like she is getting a diaper rash her skin in areas looks scaley and red?

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A 35-year old asked:

Thoughts? Could nystatin or vagisil treat ringworm?

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A 42-year old asked:

Nystatin ointment for athletes foot, would this work?

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A 33-year old asked:

Can you use nystatin cream for razor burn?

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A 38-year old asked:

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

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