Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Preventing bacteria: Bactroban contains mupirocin, an antibiotic. Mupirocin prevents bacteria from growing on your skin. Bactroban is used to treat infections of the skin such as impetigo.

Question 2

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? ?

Accepted Answer

Meth rash: Dry itchy skin is a reported side-effect. Consult his doctor for referral to dermatologist.

Question 3

15 weeks oral antibiotics + 4 weeks nasal mupirocin= 5 weeks of tongue thrush. nystatin failed, troches failed and now im 7 days into 14 days diflucan with only about 30% improvement. should it have cleared more with diflucan? no sugar/alcohol diet?

Accepted Answer

: Check with your pharmacist  4 weeks is the usual time frame for fungus infections

Question 4

what can nystatin be used for?

Accepted Answer

Fungal infections: It depends on its form (pill / liquid / powder), but it is used to treat fungal infections.

Question 5

please describe the medication: nystatin?

Accepted Answer

Nystatin: Treats infections caused by fungus. Belongs to a class of drugs called antifungals.

Question 6

effects of nystatin cream?

Accepted Answer

Anti-fungal.: Nystatin is an antifungal cream used for topical, skin yeast infections, such as athlete's foot, groin itch, etc.  Side effects are minimal, but as with everything else, could get an allergic reaction to it.

Question 7

what is nystatin cream for?

Accepted Answer

Yeast infection: Nystatin or Mycostatin (nystatin) cream is used to treat a yeast infection of the skin.

Question 8

can nystatin be used for body rash?

Accepted Answer

Nystatin: Nystatin would be good for a body rash that is caused by a fungal infection.  Without knowledge of what a rash is due to, Nystatin would be a shot in the dark.  Best to check with the doctor!

Question 9

do you need a prescription for nystatin?

Accepted Answer

Mostly yes: You can buy ketoconazole shampoo over the counter (without a prescription). Otherwise forms (such as cream for the skin or medication to be taken orally) require a prescription.

Question 10

can using expired nystatin cream hurt me?

Accepted Answer

Probably not,: Unless has been opened and exposed to bacteria that shouldn't be in there.  Nystatin is anti-fungal and does not kill bacteria.  So if it has been lying around for long period of time, probably best getting a new tube.

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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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15 weeks oral antibiotics + 4 weeks nasal mupirocin= 5 weeks of tongue thrush. nystatin failed, troches failed and now im 7 days into 14 days diflucan with only about 30% improvement. should it have cleared more with diflucan? no sugar/alcohol diet?

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What can nystatin be used for?

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