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Nystatin is an antifungal medication.

Oral nystatin is used to treat yeast infections of the mouth.

Nystatin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

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it is used for yeast infections and ringworms

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Nystatin is an antifungal and triamcinolone is a steroid. Nystatin would treat the fungal infection while the triamcinolone would help reduce inflammation (swelling, redness, itching).

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Nasty rashes caused by fungal infections that are very red and sore, such as "jock itch," heat rash, diaper rash, and female vaginal and external genitalia yeast/fungal infections.

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Nystatin is used to treat fungal infections of the skin, mouth, vagina, and intestinal tract.

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Nystatin is used to treat fungus infections.

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Nystatin cream is an anti-fungal medication that is used topically. It treats infections on the skin that have been caused by yeast.

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Nystatin with triamcinolone is used for a wide variety of complaints. It's a combination treatment with steroids and antifungal cream.

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can you put this cream on soriasis.

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Can this be used for poison ivy or poison oak

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Can nystatin ointment be used for cold sores?

Nystatin is an antibacterial agent, and cold sores are viral, so it is not effective for treating cold sores.


What is nystatin and triamcinolone acetonide ointment use for?

Yeast infections


Will Nystatin-Triamcin hurt a dog?

Nystatin-Triamcin is an ointment prescribed for the treatment of fungal infections. Given as directed by a veterinarian, it is safe for dogs.


Can a dentist prescribe nystan ointment or does it have to be nystatin ointment?

A dentist is usually a doctor, just with a dental specialization. They have an M.D. next to their name after all. They can prescribe anything they see fit.


Mystatin and triamcinolone?

The medical combination of nystatin and triamcinolone is applied on the skin as an ointment to treat fungal skin infections.


Can nystatin and triamcinolone acetonide ointment USp be used for diaper rash?

Recently while treating a yeast infection with nystatin and triamcinolone, I noticed that a hemerrhoid I had been suffering with for years had almost conpletely gone away after just a few days. The oitment may not be prescribed for hemorrhiods, but it worked for me.


Can nystatin and triamcinolone acetonide be used on bee stings?

No, nystatin and triamcinolone acetonide can not be used on bee stings. When combined nystatin and triamcinolone acetonide are used to treat fungal and yeast infections. Triamcinolone acetonide by itself can be used for bee stings.


Can nystatin be used for athlete's foot?

Absolutely. Nystatin is a very common prescription given for athletes foot (tineas pedis)


How are nystatin cream and nystatin triamcinolone cream different?

nystatin does not contain a steriod.


How are nystatin cream and nystatin-triamcinolone cream different?

nystatin does not contain a steriod.


Can bacitracin ointment be used for wasp stings?

Bacitracian ointment can be used for wasp stings. Applying the ointment can help alleviate the pain and minimize swelling surrounding the area.


What is the possible complications of nystatin oinment ingestion?

what to do for nystatin ingestion