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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).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

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

Generic Drug

Nystatin

Side Effects

Common

Diarrhea
Skin irritation
Abdominal pain
Skin redness or irritation
Vaginal irritation

Serious

Hypersensitivity

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What is nystatin cream for?

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Can using expired nystatin cream hurt me?

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What is nystatin cream generally used for?

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Where should someone apply nystatin cream?

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Can you use 10 year's old nystatin cream?!?

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Is nystatin cream good for yeast?

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Has anyone suffered from bad side effects from nystatin cream?

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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 18-year old female asked:

Expiry date on Nystatin Cream, Oral Suspension & Tablets is October 2017 ~ not opened & have been stored correctly. Are they safe to use now?

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A 38-year old asked:

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

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Is it possible for you to use nystatin cream for shave bumps?

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How common is it for side effects to occur while using Nystatin cream? And are allergic reactions common at all?

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Can I use nystatin cream for pityrosporum folliculitis?

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What is the definition or description of: Nystatin cream allergy?

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Will nystatin cream treat ringworm? And if so how many times a day.

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Should I use nystatin cream for a rash on my arm?

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Can you use nystatin cream for razor burn?

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Can I use nystatin cream and monistat 3 day suppositories at the same time?

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Can you use Nystatin Cream for cystic acne?

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Is " Nystatin Cream USP " Use For Penile area ? Infection?

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Can I use nystatin cream for athlete's foot on my left foot?

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Need doctor's help! will nystatin cream be used to treat ringworm?

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A 28-year old male asked:

Can nystatin cream treat infected ingrown hairs and the scars they v leave behind?

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A 33-year old female asked:

What is better for vestibulodynia nystatin cream or Monistat 7? I tried Monistat and felt better for a week. Only the vestibule is red and burns.

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A 17-year old male asked:

Got a male yeast infection, prescribed flucanzole and nystatin cream. it's been 4 days and there still redness around head and test. area. normal?

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A 32-year old female asked:

When using Nystatin cream underneath your breast, do you rub it in completely or leave some of it? And what's the best way to allow air to reach that spot while using the cream?

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A 29-year old asked:

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

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A 60-year old female asked:

On Macrobid 100mg bid x 30 days for chronic cystitis cystica. Just completed Nystatin cream x 10 days. Into my 12th day now if Macrobid. Can I stop and restart next week as family wedding soon.?

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A 30-year old female asked:

I have some kind of foot fungus it causes daily pain cracked heels and fissures on the bottom of my feet. what would be prescribed? Nystatin cream?

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