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What is Nystatin
NystatinThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryNystatin is a medication used to treat fungal infections caused by yeasts and certain fungi, such as Candida species. It is derived from a type of bacteria called Streptomyces noursei and is very similar to the drug amphotericin B. Nystatin is generally more effective than amphotericin B, but it has more side effects when given intravenously. It is not absorbed into the bloodstream when taken orally or applied topically, making it only suitable for treating infections on the skin, mucous membranes, and digestive tract.
Nystatinis the brand name
Nystatin Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Nystatin
Nystatin
1979
252
Effectiveness
How Nystatin Affects PatientsNystatin is an antifungal that fights and kills yeast and similar fungi. It works by breaking down the walls of the fungal cells. This drug is usually effective against _Candida albicans_, but sometimes resistance can develop in other species of _Candida_. Nystatin does not work against bacteria, protozoa, or viruses. It can cause serious side effects if taken in large doses, so it is only used to treat topical, oral, and gastrointestinal infections.
How Nystatin works in the bodyNystatin is a drug that works by creating tiny holes in the cell walls of fungi. This makes it easier for the cell's contents to leak out, which disrupts the electrical and chemical balance needed for the cell to work properly. Nystatin only affects fungi, not mammals, because it has a stronger bond with the fungus's sterol (a type of fat) than with cholesterol, which is found in mammal cells.
When to interrupt dosage
The prescribed dose of Nystatin is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, including cutaneous candidiasis, Skin candida and corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. The amount of dosage varies as per the technique of delivery (e.g. Insert or Insert - Vaginal) featured in the table beneath.Condition
Dosage
Administration
Skin candida
100000.0 [USP'U]/mL, , 100.0 [USP'U]/mg, 100.0 units/mg, 100.0 mg/mg, 500000.0 [USP'U], 10000.0 [USP'U]/mL, 500000.0 [USP'U]/mL, 100000.0 units, 500000.0 units, 100000.0 units/mL, 1000000.0 units, 200000.0 units, 100000.0 [USP'U], 100000.0 [iU]/mL, 6.75 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mg, 1.2 mg/mg, 25.0 units/mg
Suspension, , Oral, Suspension - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder, Powder - Topical, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Vaginal, Suppository, Suppository - Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Vaginal, Tablet - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Oral, Kit - Topical, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Lozenge - Oral, Lozenge, Insert, Insert - Vaginal, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution, Cream - Oral, Oral; Topical, Cream - Oral; Topical
Anal candidiasis
100000.0 [USP'U]/mL, , 100.0 [USP'U]/mg, 100.0 units/mg, 100.0 mg/mg, 500000.0 [USP'U], 10000.0 [USP'U]/mL, 500000.0 [USP'U]/mL, 100000.0 units, 500000.0 units, 100000.0 units/mL, 1000000.0 units, 200000.0 units, 100000.0 [USP'U], 100000.0 [iU]/mL, 6.75 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mg, 1.2 mg/mg, 25.0 units/mg
Suspension, , Oral, Suspension - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder, Powder - Topical, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Vaginal, Suppository, Suppository - Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Vaginal, Tablet - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Oral, Kit - Topical, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Lozenge - Oral, Lozenge, Insert, Insert - Vaginal, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution, Cream - Oral, Oral; Topical, Cream - Oral; Topical
cutaneous candidiasis
100000.0 [USP'U]/mL, , 100.0 [USP'U]/mg, 100.0 units/mg, 100.0 mg/mg, 500000.0 [USP'U], 10000.0 [USP'U]/mL, 500000.0 [USP'U]/mL, 100000.0 units, 500000.0 units, 100000.0 units/mL, 1000000.0 units, 200000.0 units, 100000.0 [USP'U], 100000.0 [iU]/mL, 6.75 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mg, 1.2 mg/mg, 25.0 units/mg
Suspension, , Oral, Suspension - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder, Powder - Topical, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Vaginal, Suppository, Suppository - Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Vaginal, Tablet - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Oral, Kit - Topical, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Lozenge - Oral, Lozenge, Insert, Insert - Vaginal, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution, Cream - Oral, Oral; Topical, Cream - Oral; Topical
Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
100000.0 [USP'U]/mL, , 100.0 [USP'U]/mg, 100.0 units/mg, 100.0 mg/mg, 500000.0 [USP'U], 10000.0 [USP'U]/mL, 500000.0 [USP'U]/mL, 100000.0 units, 500000.0 units, 100000.0 units/mL, 1000000.0 units, 200000.0 units, 100000.0 [USP'U], 100000.0 [iU]/mL, 6.75 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mg, 1.2 mg/mg, 25.0 units/mg
Suspension, , Oral, Suspension - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder, Powder - Topical, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Vaginal, Suppository, Suppository - Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Vaginal, Tablet - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Oral, Kit - Topical, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Lozenge - Oral, Lozenge, Insert, Insert - Vaginal, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution, Cream - Oral, Oral; Topical, Cream - Oral; Topical
Low; Birthweight
100000.0 [USP'U]/mL, , 100.0 [USP'U]/mg, 100.0 units/mg, 100.0 mg/mg, 500000.0 [USP'U], 10000.0 [USP'U]/mL, 500000.0 [USP'U]/mL, 100000.0 units, 500000.0 units, 100000.0 units/mL, 1000000.0 units, 200000.0 units, 100000.0 [USP'U], 100000.0 [iU]/mL, 6.75 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mg, 1.2 mg/mg, 25.0 units/mg
Suspension, , Oral, Suspension - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder, Powder - Topical, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Vaginal, Suppository, Suppository - Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Vaginal, Tablet - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Oral, Kit - Topical, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Lozenge - Oral, Lozenge, Insert, Insert - Vaginal, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution, Cream - Oral, Oral; Topical, Cream - Oral; Topical
Yeast Infection
100000.0 [USP'U]/mL, , 100.0 [USP'U]/mg, 100.0 units/mg, 100.0 mg/mg, 500000.0 [USP'U], 10000.0 [USP'U]/mL, 500000.0 [USP'U]/mL, 100000.0 units, 500000.0 units, 100000.0 units/mL, 1000000.0 units, 200000.0 units, 100000.0 [USP'U], 100000.0 [iU]/mL, 6.75 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mg, 1.2 mg/mg, 25.0 units/mg
Suspension, , Oral, Suspension - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder, Powder - Topical, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Vaginal, Suppository, Suppository - Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Vaginal, Tablet - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Oral, Kit - Topical, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Lozenge - Oral, Lozenge, Insert, Insert - Vaginal, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution, Cream - Oral, Oral; Topical, Cream - Oral; Topical
corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses
100000.0 [USP'U]/mL, , 100.0 [USP'U]/mg, 100.0 units/mg, 100.0 mg/mg, 500000.0 [USP'U], 10000.0 [USP'U]/mL, 500000.0 [USP'U]/mL, 100000.0 units, 500000.0 units, 100000.0 units/mL, 1000000.0 units, 200000.0 units, 100000.0 [USP'U], 100000.0 [iU]/mL, 6.75 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mg, 1.2 mg/mg, 25.0 units/mg
Suspension, , Oral, Suspension - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder, Powder - Topical, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Vaginal, Suppository, Suppository - Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Vaginal, Tablet - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Oral, Kit - Topical, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Lozenge - Oral, Lozenge, Insert, Insert - Vaginal, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution, Cream - Oral, Oral; Topical, Cream - Oral; Topical
Oral Candidiasis
100000.0 [USP'U]/mL, , 100.0 [USP'U]/mg, 100.0 units/mg, 100.0 mg/mg, 500000.0 [USP'U], 10000.0 [USP'U]/mL, 500000.0 [USP'U]/mL, 100000.0 units, 500000.0 units, 100000.0 units/mL, 1000000.0 units, 200000.0 units, 100000.0 [USP'U], 100000.0 [iU]/mL, 6.75 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mg, 1.2 mg/mg, 25.0 units/mg
Suspension, , Oral, Suspension - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder, Powder - Topical, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Vaginal, Suppository, Suppository - Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Vaginal, Tablet - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Oral, Kit - Topical, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Lozenge - Oral, Lozenge, Insert, Insert - Vaginal, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution, Cream - Oral, Oral; Topical, Cream - Oral; Topical
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
100000.0 [USP'U]/mL, , 100.0 [USP'U]/mg, 100.0 units/mg, 100.0 mg/mg, 500000.0 [USP'U], 10000.0 [USP'U]/mL, 500000.0 [USP'U]/mL, 100000.0 units, 500000.0 units, 100000.0 units/mL, 1000000.0 units, 200000.0 units, 100000.0 [USP'U], 100000.0 [iU]/mL, 6.75 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mg, 1.2 mg/mg, 25.0 units/mg
Suspension, , Oral, Suspension - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder, Powder - Topical, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Vaginal, Suppository, Suppository - Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Vaginal, Tablet - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Oral, Kit - Topical, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Lozenge - Oral, Lozenge, Insert, Insert - Vaginal, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution, Cream - Oral, Oral; Topical, Cream - Oral; Topical
Candidiasis, Invasive
100000.0 [USP'U]/mL, , 100.0 [USP'U]/mg, 100.0 units/mg, 100.0 mg/mg, 500000.0 [USP'U], 10000.0 [USP'U]/mL, 500000.0 [USP'U]/mL, 100000.0 units, 500000.0 units, 100000.0 units/mL, 1000000.0 units, 200000.0 units, 100000.0 [USP'U], 100000.0 [iU]/mL, 6.75 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mg, 1.2 mg/mg, 25.0 units/mg
Suspension, , Oral, Suspension - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder, Powder - Topical, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Vaginal, Suppository, Suppository - Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Vaginal, Tablet - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Oral, Kit - Topical, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Lozenge - Oral, Lozenge, Insert, Insert - Vaginal, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution, Cream - Oral, Oral; Topical, Cream - Oral; Topical
Vaginal Candidiasis
100000.0 [USP'U]/mL, , 100.0 [USP'U]/mg, 100.0 units/mg, 100.0 mg/mg, 500000.0 [USP'U], 10000.0 [USP'U]/mL, 500000.0 [USP'U]/mL, 100000.0 units, 500000.0 units, 100000.0 units/mL, 1000000.0 units, 200000.0 units, 100000.0 [USP'U], 100000.0 [iU]/mL, 6.75 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mg, 1.2 mg/mg, 25.0 units/mg
Suspension, , Oral, Suspension - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder, Powder - Topical, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Vaginal, Suppository, Suppository - Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Vaginal, Tablet - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Oral, Kit - Topical, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Lozenge - Oral, Lozenge, Insert, Insert - Vaginal, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution, Cream - Oral, Oral; Topical, Cream - Oral; Topical
Candida albicans
100000.0 [USP'U]/mL, , 100.0 [USP'U]/mg, 100.0 units/mg, 100.0 mg/mg, 500000.0 [USP'U], 10000.0 [USP'U]/mL, 500000.0 [USP'U]/mL, 100000.0 units, 500000.0 units, 100000.0 units/mL, 1000000.0 units, 200000.0 units, 100000.0 [USP'U], 100000.0 [iU]/mL, 6.75 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mg, 1.2 mg/mg, 25.0 units/mg
Suspension, , Oral, Suspension - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder, Powder - Topical, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Vaginal, Suppository, Suppository - Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Vaginal, Tablet - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Oral, Kit - Topical, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Lozenge - Oral, Lozenge, Insert, Insert - Vaginal, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution, Cream - Oral, Oral; Topical, Cream - Oral; Topical
Pruritus Ani
100000.0 [USP'U]/mL, , 100.0 [USP'U]/mg, 100.0 units/mg, 100.0 mg/mg, 500000.0 [USP'U], 10000.0 [USP'U]/mL, 500000.0 [USP'U]/mL, 100000.0 units, 500000.0 units, 100000.0 units/mL, 1000000.0 units, 200000.0 units, 100000.0 [USP'U], 100000.0 [iU]/mL, 6.75 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mg, 1.2 mg/mg, 25.0 units/mg
Suspension, , Oral, Suspension - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder, Powder - Topical, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Vaginal, Suppository, Suppository - Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Vaginal, Tablet - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Oral, Kit - Topical, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Lozenge - Oral, Lozenge, Insert, Insert - Vaginal, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution, Cream - Oral, Oral; Topical, Cream - Oral; Topical
Pruritus Vulvae
100000.0 [USP'U]/mL, , 100.0 [USP'U]/mg, 100.0 units/mg, 100.0 mg/mg, 500000.0 [USP'U], 10000.0 [USP'U]/mL, 500000.0 [USP'U]/mL, 100000.0 units, 500000.0 units, 100000.0 units/mL, 1000000.0 units, 200000.0 units, 100000.0 [USP'U], 100000.0 [iU]/mL, 6.75 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mg, 1.2 mg/mg, 25.0 units/mg
Suspension, , Oral, Suspension - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder, Powder - Topical, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Vaginal, Suppository, Suppository - Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Vaginal, Tablet - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Oral, Kit - Topical, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Lozenge - Oral, Lozenge, Insert, Insert - Vaginal, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution, Cream - Oral, Oral; Topical, Cream - Oral; Topical
Trichomonas Vaginitis
100000.0 [USP'U]/mL, , 100.0 [USP'U]/mg, 100.0 units/mg, 100.0 mg/mg, 500000.0 [USP'U], 10000.0 [USP'U]/mL, 500000.0 [USP'U]/mL, 100000.0 units, 500000.0 units, 100000.0 units/mL, 1000000.0 units, 200000.0 units, 100000.0 [USP'U], 100000.0 [iU]/mL, 6.75 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mg, 1.2 mg/mg, 25.0 units/mg
Suspension, , Oral, Suspension - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder, Powder - Topical, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Vaginal, Suppository, Suppository - Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Vaginal, Tablet - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Oral, Kit - Topical, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Lozenge - Oral, Lozenge, Insert, Insert - Vaginal, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution, Cream - Oral, Oral; Topical, Cream - Oral; Topical
Intestinal Candidiasis
100000.0 [USP'U]/mL, , 100.0 [USP'U]/mg, 100.0 units/mg, 100.0 mg/mg, 500000.0 [USP'U], 10000.0 [USP'U]/mL, 500000.0 [USP'U]/mL, 100000.0 units, 500000.0 units, 100000.0 units/mL, 1000000.0 units, 200000.0 units, 100000.0 [USP'U], 100000.0 [iU]/mL, 6.75 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mg, 1.2 mg/mg, 25.0 units/mg
Suspension, , Oral, Suspension - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder, Powder - Topical, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Vaginal, Suppository, Suppository - Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Vaginal, Tablet - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Oral, Kit - Topical, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Lozenge - Oral, Lozenge, Insert, Insert - Vaginal, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution, Cream - Oral, Oral; Topical, Cream - Oral; Topical
Warnings
Nystatin ContraindicationsCondition
Risk Level
Notes
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Nystatin may interact with Pulse Frequency
Common Nystatin Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Revefenacin
Major
Nystatin may decrease the excretion rate of Revefenacin which could result in a higher serum level.
Ambrisentan
Minor
The excretion of Ambrisentan can be decreased when combined with Nystatin.
Asunaprevir
Minor
The excretion of Asunaprevir can be decreased when combined with Nystatin.
Atorvastatin
Minor
The excretion of Atorvastatin can be decreased when combined with Nystatin.
Atrasentan
Minor
The excretion of Atrasentan can be decreased when combined with Nystatin.
Nystatin Toxicity & Overdose RiskNystatin has been found to be toxic in rats at a dose of 10g/kg. Taking too much nystatin may lead to nausea and stomach discomfort, but no other serious side effects have been reported, even with doses over 5 million units per day.
Nystatin Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Nystatin?
39 active trials are in progress to assess the effectiveness of Nystatin in treating Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Candidal Infection and Pruritus Ani.Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Trichomonas Vaginitis
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2
Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
0 Actively Recruiting
Anal candidiasis
0 Actively Recruiting
Intestinal Candidiasis
0 Actively Recruiting
Pruritus Ani
0 Actively Recruiting
Vaginal Candidiasis
0 Actively Recruiting
Pruritus Vulvae
0 Actively Recruiting
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
24 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 3, Not Applicable
corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses
0 Actively Recruiting
Candida albicans
0 Actively Recruiting
cutaneous candidiasis
0 Actively Recruiting
Candidiasis, Invasive
2 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable
Yeast Infection
6 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Early Phase 1, Not Applicable
Skin candida
0 Actively Recruiting
Oral Candidiasis
0 Actively Recruiting
Low; Birthweight
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Nystatin Reviews: What are patients saying about Nystatin?
5Patient Review
9/2/2019 I developed oral thrush after a week of the antibiotic metronidazole. I’m on day 4 of nystatin and my thrush is getting worse instead of better. My lips are now chapping and my entire mouth has a burnt feeling. My tastebuds aren’t the same and the taste in my mouth from the nystatin is terrible.
5Patient Review
12/22/20185Patient Review
3/31/2022 Nystatin 5mil really helped me with my oral fungus. I saw results within just a few days, and it was completely gone after a week. This stuff is magic!
4.3Patient Review
4/27/2022 I was prescribed this medication for thrush, which is a side effect of my asthma medication. I take 1ml every four hours and have found that it tastes great! It's also been really effective in healing my mouth.
4.3Patient Review
2/2/2021 I occasionally get thrush from my corticosteroid asthma inhalers. This time it was bad and felt like it was spreading to my throat. I've been using the treatment for 3 days now, and the feeling is gone from my throat, and my tongue/mouth are healing. When you get thrush, it feels like your tongue is burnt.
4Patient Review
10/26/2020 I was given this medication by my doctor after an antibiotic I took for surgery caused a thrush outbreak in my mouth. The results were noticeable very quickly, with the pain and white patches disappearing within days. However, as I had to swallow the medication, it did cause some stomach upset and diarrhea.
4Patient Review
10/16/2021 I know a lot of people say this tastes terrible, but I personally didn't mind it.
3Patient Review
3/26/2022 I developed ulcers on my tongue while using this treatment for 10 days, which caused me a great deal of pain. I also had to take Tums for the abdominal pains and diarrhea. Overall, not a great experience.
3Patient Review
12/18/2021 I'm not sure how I got oral thrush, but Nystatin was the worst experience of my life. I was on it for 10 days and my mouth and tongue were swollen for weeks afterwards. I had anxiety the whole time because I didn't know if the Nystatin would ever wear off.
2.3Patient Review
8/26/2020 I've been taking this medication for four months now, four tablets a day as directed, and I haven't seen any improvement in my symptoms. Bloating and gas are still a major problem for me.
2Patient Review
5/28/2021 I've only taken the medication twice so I can't speak to its effectiveness yet. However, the taste is absolutely terrible. It's so bad that I have to brush my teeth aggressively after taking it. I can't stand to hold it in my mouth for more than 90 seconds. It's just incredibly foul tasting.
1Patient Review
5/5/2020 I have diabetes and developed thrush in my throat. After just two days of using this treatment, I went into anaphylactic shock and had to go to the emergency room. It was a severe allergic reaction.
1Patient Review
5/7/2020 The taste of this medication is incredibly off-putting, to the point where I feel nauseous 24 hours a day. I have used it as directed three times now and seen zero improvement in my condition. Will be asking doctor for a different prescription.
Patient Q&A Section about nystatin
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.Should I swallow nystatin or spit it out?
"Nystatin pastilles should be held in the mouth and allowed to dissolve slowly and completely, which may take 15-30 minutes. The saliva should be swallowed during this time. Do not chew or swallow the lozenges whole."
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Does nystatin have side effects?
"If you experience mouth irritation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or stomach upset, notify your doctor or pharmacist. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because they believe the benefits outweigh the risks of side effects."
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Why was nystatin discontinued?
"The Nystan brand of nystatin pastilles has been discontinued for commercial reasons, and recent stock shortages have made it difficult to find supplies of the product."
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What is nystatin used to treat?
"Nystatin is an antifungal drug used to either treat or prevent fungal infections caused by yeast."
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