Generic name: nystatin (topical route) [ nye-STAT-in ]
Drug class:Topical antifungals
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 28, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Mycostatin
- Nystop
- Pedi-Dri
In Canada
- Mycostatin Cream
- Mycostatin Ointment
- Mycostatin Powder
- Nadostine
- Nilstat Topical Cream
- Nilstat Topical Ointment
- Nyaderm Cream
- Nyaderm Ointment
Available Dosage Forms:
- Cream
- Powder
- Ointment
Therapeutic Class: Antifungal
Chemical Class: Polyene
Uses for Nyaderm Ointment
Nystatin belongs to the group of medicines called antifungals. Topical nystatin is used to treat some types of fungus infections of the skin.
Nystatin is available in the U.S. only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Nyaderm Ointment
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:
Allergies
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.
Pediatric
Although there is no specific information comparing use of topical nystatin in children with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in children than it does in adults.
Geriatric
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 use of topical nystatin in the elderly with use in other age groups.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be u...
