Nystatin works by stopping the growth of the fungus. Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start using this medication. If you have any questions regarding the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
This product is for vaginal use. With clean hands, fill the applicator with this cream to the level indicated. Insert the applicator high into the vagina, then push the plunger to release the medication. Use this medication usually once a day at bedtime, or twice a day in the morning and evening, as directed by your doctor.
If the applicator is reusable, follow the product instructions on how to clean it. To prevent medication from leaking out of the vagina, lie down as soon as possible after use. You may use a sanitary napkin to prevent clothing stains.
Do not use tampons while using this medication because they can decrease its effectiveness. In most cases, you should not use medicated douches during nystatin treatment. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. Remember to use this medication at the same time s each day. Continue to use this medication for the full time prescribed, even if symptoms disappear after a few days and even if you get your menstrual period.
Stopping the medication too early may allow the fungus to continue to grow, which may result in a relapse of the infection. 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 Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take. Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases.
If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur.
Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco. The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine.
Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:. Check with your doctor before using this medicine on any other skin problems. It should not be used on bacterial or virus infections.
Also, it should only be used on certain fungus infections of the skin. The use of any kind of airtight covering over this medicine may increase absorption of the medicine and the chance of irritation and other side effects.
Therefore, do not bandage, wrap, or apply any airtight covering or other occlusive dressing for example, kitchen plastic wrap over this medicine unless directed to do so by your doctor. Also, wear loose-fitting clothing when using this medicine on the groin area. When using this medicine on the diaper area of children, avoid tight-fitting diapers and plastic pants.
To help clear up your infection completely, keep using this medicine for the full time of treatment, even if your symptoms have disappeared. Do not miss any doses. However, do not use this medicine more often or for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase absorption through your skin and the chance of side effects. In addition, too much use, especially on thin skin areas for example, face, armpits, groin , may result in thinning of the skin and stretch marks.
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine.
If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Use nystatin at around the same times every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use nystatin exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor. If you are using powder for infected feet, dust the powder inside your shoes and stockings as well as on your feet.
Topical nystatin is only for use on the skin. Do not let nystatin get into your vagina, eyes, or mouth, and do not swallow the medication. Use nystatin as long as instructed by your doctor, even if you feel better. If you stop using nystatin too soon or skip doses, your infection may not be completely treated. This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not apply extra cream, ointment, or powder to make up for a missed dose.
Nystatin may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while using this medication. Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture not in the bathroom. Do not allow nystatin to freeze. It is important to keep all medication out of sight and reach of children as many containers such as weekly pill minders and those for eye drops, creams, patches, and inhalers are not child-resistant and young children can open them easily.
To protect young children from poisoning, always lock safety caps and immediately place the medication in a safe location — one that is up and away and out of their sight and reach.
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