Though very unlikely, nystatin may cause vaginal irritation. If this effect persists or worsens, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include:. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at Before using nystatin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.
Talk to your pharmacist for more details. This medication should be used with caution during pregnancy and only when clearly needed. Check with your doctor before using the applicator if you are or think you may be pregnant. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. 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.
Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first. 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. These include: oral thrush skin infections Nystatin kills the fungus and gets rid of the infection. Nystatin is only available on prescription. Help us improve our website Can you answer a quick question about your visit today? You usually take nystatin liquid 4 times a day after meals and before bedtime.
Nystatin and triamcinolone combination contains an antifungal and a corticosteroid cortisone-like medicine. Antifungals are used to treat infections caused by a fungus. They work by killing the fungus or preventing its growth. This medicine will not work for other kinds of infections. Corticosteroids belong to the family of medicines called steroids.
They are used to help relieve redness, swelling, itching, and other discomfort of many skin problems. This medicine is used to treat certain fungus infections, such as Candida Monilia , and to help relieve the discomfort of the infection. Topical corticosteroids may rarely cause some serious side effects.
Some of the side effects may be more likely to occur in children. Before using this medicine in children, be sure to talk to your doctor about these problems, as well as the good this medicine may do.
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. Children may be especially sensitive to the effects of topical nystatin and triamcinolone combination. This may increase the chance of side effects during treatment. Therefore, it is especially important that you discuss with your child's doctor the good that this medicine may do as well as the risks of using it.
Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Does Nystatin need to be refrigerated? When taking liquid nystatin to treat a yeast infection of the mouth, you may need to hold the medicine in your mouth for as long as possible.
Store the Bio-Statin brand of nystatin in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. Other brands or forms of this medicine may be stored at room temperature away from moisture and heat. How effective is Nystatin?
Will Nystatin get rid of a yeast infection? Nystatin is an antifungal medication. Nystatin topical for the skin is used to treat skin infections caused by yeast. Nystatin topical is not for use to treat a vaginal yeast infection. Nystatin topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Can I drink water after taking Nystatin?
Do not eat or drink anything for 20 minutes after using nystatin oral suspension in order to increase contact time with the mouth surface. Although the symptoms of your mouth infection may improve within one to three days, make sure you continue to take nystatin for the full duration prescribed by your doctor. What happens if oral thrush doesn't go away after treatment? In some cases, thrush may last several weeks even with treatment.
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