Nystatin and triamcinolone (topical)
Generic name: nystatin and triamcinolone (topical) [ nye-STAT-in-and-TRYE-am-SIN-o-lone ]
Brand names: Mycolog-II, Mytrex, Mycasone, Myco Biotic II, N.T.A.,
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Dosage forms: topical cream (100000 units/g-0.1%); topical ointment (100000 units/g-0.1%)
Drug class:Topical steroids with anti-infectives
What is nystatin and triamcinolone?
Nystatin is an antifungal medicine. Triamcinolone is a steroid medicine.
Nystatin and triamcinolone topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat skin infections caused by fungus or yeast.
Nystatin and triamcinolone topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use nystatin and triamcinolone if you are allergic to nystatin or triamcinolone.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
any type of skin infection;
a skin reaction to any steroid medicine;
liver disease; or
an adrenal gland disorder.
Steroid medicines can increase the glucose (sugar) levels in your blood or urine. Tell your doctor if you have diabetes.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk. If you apply this medicine to your chest, avoid areas that may come into contact with the baby's mouth.
Do not use this medicine on a child without medical advice. Children can absorb larger amounts of this medicine through the skin and may be more likely to have side effects.
How should I use nystatin and triamcinolone?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Do not take by mouth. This medicine is for use only on the ski
