Mycostatin is an antifungal drug. It is used to treat skin infections with Candida, including diaper rash, thrush, candidiasis of the esophagus, and infections with vaginal yeast. In those that are at high risk, it can also be used to avoid candidiasis
This medicine is used to treat mouth infections caused by fungi. Nystatin is an antifungal agent that works by preventing fungus growth. It should not be used to treat fungal blood infections with nystatin suspension.
Shake well before use, and to carefully calculate the dosage, use the drug dropper given. Use as follows, unless otherwise instructed by your doctor:
Use this drug as prescribed by your doctor 4 times a day or as instructed. Completion of the treatment may take several days to several months. To get the most benefits from it, use this drug daily. Remember to do it each day at the same time. The dosage is totally dependent on your medical condition and therapy reaction.
Continue to use this drug until completion of the maximum amount given, even though symptoms disappear after a couple of days. Stopping the medication too early may make it possible for the infection to continue, resulting in the infection returning.
Some of the common side effects of Mycostatin are:
| Mycostatin | Miconazole |
|---|---|
| Nystatin is sold under the brand name Mycostatin | Miconazole is sold under the brand name Monistat |
| Mycostatin is an antifungal medication | Miconazole is an antifungal medication |
| Formula: C47H75NO17 | Formula: C18H14Cl4N2O |
| This medicine is used to treat mouth infections caused by fungi. | Used for the treatment of skin Infection or vaginal infection, pityriasis versicolor, and yeast infections. It is used for body, groin, and leg ring worms. |
MYCOSTATIN is the trade name of the antifungal medicine, Nystatin. Nystatin is used to treat oral infections caused by the Candida family of yeast-like fungi. This condition is referred to as oral candidiasis or thrush. MYCOSTATIN Oral Drops are used to treat thrush in the mouth, tongue or throat.
Nystatin is a polyene antifungal antibiotic produced by Streptomyces noursei. Mycostatin® Cream (Nystatin Cream) and Mycostatin Topical Powder (Nystatin Topical Powder) are intended for dermatological use.
TRIAMCINOLONE is a combination of an antifungal medicinal drugs and a steroid.
Usually, Nystatin starts working after 2 days. It is important to continue taking or using nystatin for 2 days after your condition is better. This is going to help stop it coming back again.
Nystatin, sold under the brand name Mycostatin, among others, is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat Candida skin infections, including diaper rash, thrush, esophageal candidiasis, and vaginal yeast infections.
Usually, it starts to work after 2 days. It is important to continue taking or using nystatin for 2 days after your condition is better. This is going to help stop it coming back again.
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