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Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Learn how we develop our content. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated. Top of the page. Uses This medication is used to treat vaginal fungal infections, commonly called vaginal yeast infections.
Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Side Effects Though very unlikely, nystatin may cause vaginal irritation. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. Precautions Before using nystatin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history. Drug Interactions Your healthcare professionals such as your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for it.
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:. Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines.
Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. Studies on this medicine have been done only in adults, and there is no specific information comparing use of vaginal nystatin in children with use in other age groups.
Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects or problems in older people. There is no specific information comparing the use of vaginal nystatin in the elderly with use in other age groups. Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur.
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Main Content Related to Conditions Drugs. Important Phone Numbers. Top of the page. Uses This medication is used to treat vaginal fungal infections, commonly called vaginal yeast infections. Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
Side Effects Though very unlikely, nystatin may cause vaginal irritation. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
Precautions Before using nystatin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history. Drug Interactions Your healthcare professionals such as your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for it. Overdose If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call Notes Do not share this medication with others.
Missed Dose If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. Storage Store at room temperature between degrees F degrees C. Information last revised April You may need to use it for 7 to 14 days, it will depend on your skin condition. If you're taking nystatin liquid or using the cream or ointment, talk to your doctor if there is no improvement in your condition after 7 days. Your doctor may ask you to take nystatin for longer or they may prescribe a different antifungal treatment.
It usually takes nystatin liquid around a week to treat oral thrush, you'll need to continue taking it for 2 days after this to make sure all the fungus has been killed. Take it for as long as your doctor advised. If you're using nystatin to prevent oral thrush, your doctor will tell how long to take it for. If you're using nystatin cream or ointment mixed with other ingredients, you may only need to use it for 7 to 14 days but it will depend on your skin condition.
Your doctor will tell you how long to take it for. People usually only take nystatin for around a week to clear the infection. If you're using a nystatin cream or ointment mixed with other ingredients, only use for longer than 7 days if your doctor tells you to. If your doctor says it's OK, you may need to use it for a long time to prevent a fungal infection. There are many different antifungal medicines. Some are available to buy from a pharmacy, others are prescription only.
Doctors usually prescribe miconazole first to treat oral thrush. They may prescribe nystatin if miconazole is not suitable. Miconazole is available as an oral gel that you can get on prescription or buy from a pharmacy. Your doctor may prescribe fluconazole if miconazole or nystatin have not treated your oral thrush, or if your infection is severe.
Fluconazole comes as a capsule or liquid that you swallow, your body absorbs it for it to work. This means that it affects more of your body and has a stronger effect. It also means that it's more likely to give you side effects or affect other medicines you're taking.
Other antifungal creams and ointments that treat skin infections caused by a fungus include:. These medicines are available either on their own or mixed with other ingredients such as steroids to reduce swelling inflammation.
You can buy some of these creams or ointments from a pharmacy but stronger products need to be prescribed by a doctor. Nystatin will not affect any type of contraception, including the combined pill or emergency contraception. However, if nystatin makes you vomit or have severe diarrhoea for more than 24 hours, your contraceptive pills may not protect you from pregnancy.
Look on the pill packet to find out what to do. Read more about what to do if you're on the pill and you're being sick or have diarrhoea. There's no clear evidence to suggest that nystatin will reduce fertility in either men or women. Yes, you can drink alcohol while using nystatin. Alcohol does not affect how this medicine works. However, if you're taking nystatin liquid, do not drink anything for 30 minutes after taking it. This is to stop you washing the medicine out of your mouth too soon.
There are no specific types of food or drink you need to avoid while taking nystatin. However, do not eat or drink anything for 30 minutes after taking nystatin liquid.
Yes, you can. Nystatin does not affect your ability to drive or ride a bike. Page last reviewed: 3 August Next review due: 3 August Nystatin - Brand name: Nystan On this page About nystatin Key facts Who can and cannot take nystatin How and when to take nystatin Side effects of nystatin How to cope with side effects of nystatin Pregnancy and breastfeeding Cautions with other medicines Common questions about nystatin. About nystatin Nystatin is an antifungal medicine.
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