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Nystatin, sold under the brand name Mycostatin among others, is an antifungal medication. [1] It is used to treat Candida infections of the skin including diaper rash, thrush, esophageal candidiasis, and vaginal yeast infections. [1]
Nystatin is an effective treatment for mild esophageal candidiasis. [2] It can be used as (swish, do not swallow) treatment for oral candidiasis that occurs with the use of asthma pumps. Suspected cases of esophageal candidiasis should be treated with short-term fluconazole antifungal therapy.
Nystatin is used topically for the treatment of Candida infections of the skin and mucous membranes. [9] Oral candidiasis (Oral Thrush) Nystatin is commonly used in treatment of lesions of the mouth caused by oral candidiasis. The drug can be formulated in pastilles or suspensions and is directly applied to the affected area. After application ...
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nystatin liquid is used to treat thrush in children Suppafly 03:41, 19 January 2006 (UTC) nystatin have antitumoral effects in animal experiments and in humans . Not sure what the question is, but nystatin's main benefit is that whilst reasonably potent at killing off fungi, it is not significantly orally absorbed.
Treatment usually involves the administration of topical nystatin or similar antifungal agents. Another treatment can be to correct the jaw relationship with dental treatment (e.g., dentures or occlusal adjustment).
Tablets to swallow, chew or dissolve in water or under the tongue; Capsules and chewable capsules (with a coating that dissolves in the stomach or bowel to release the medication there) Time-release or sustained-release tablets and capsules (which release the medication gradually) Powders or granules; and oral liquid dosage forms: [5] Teas; Drops
Nifuratel (brand name Macmiror, or — in combination with nystatin, — Macmiror Complex) is a drug used in gynecology. It is a local antiprotozoal and antifungal agent that may also be given orally. Nifuratel is not approved for use in the United States.