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Is nystatin used for genital herpes?
No. Herpes is a virus, the same one that causes shingles, cold sores and chicken pox. Nystatis is an antifungal, which will have no effect on viral infections whatsoever. Herpes is treated with an antiviral, such as aciclovir, should you require it.
Nystatin and Triamcinolone acetonide cream?
Nystatin is for fungal infections, and triamcinolone is for a variety of skin conditions that can cause itchy irritated skin such as eczema. Neither of these can cure herpes, because herpes is a virus. In fact, steroids like triamcinolone should not be used on viral infections like herpes or chicken pox because they reduce your immune system and can make the infection spread. There are creams that can be used for herpes, and these are antiviral creams. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Can nystatin and triamnolone acetonide cream be used for shingles?
Nystatin and triamcinolone acetonide cream are not both needed for shingles, especially since nystatin is for yeast infections. Triamcinolone acetonide can be used successfully to treat rashes and psoriasis.
Can nystatin be used for athlete's foot?
Absolutely. Nystatin is a very common prescription given for athletes foot (tineas pedis)
What is nystatin ointment used for?
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.
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 oral suspension?
nystatin is a polyene antifungal drug to which molds and yeast infections are sensitive to it is commonly used to treat yeast infections, thrush, and gastrointestinal fungal infections.
What is nystatin cream usp?
It's an anitfungal medication used to treat things like jock itch, ringworm, used also on babies when they get fungal infections from diaper rash. http://www.everydayhealth.com/DrugsAZ/Nystatin-Cream.aspx
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.
What tube is used for herpes test?
A blood sample is typically used for testing herpes. This sample is usually collected through a venipuncture procedure, where blood is drawn from a vein in the arm using a vacutainer tube or a similar blood collection tube. The specific type of tube may vary depending on the laboratory's requirements.
What is Acyclovir?
Aciclovir is a medication used to treat the herpes virus infections. It also is used to treat chickenpox. It is not meant to cure these infections but to prevent a breakout of herpes or blisters.
What is Nystatintriamcin Cream used for?
Nystatin and triamcinolone are topical creams used to treat skin infections caused by fungus or yeast. Nystatin is an antibiotic that prevents fungus from growing on your skin, while triamcinolone is a steroid that reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling.
