Nystatin

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Nystatin is used in the treatment of skin infections, fungal infections and thrush.

Nystatin stops the growth of fungus by preventing them from making their protective covering.

Nausea, Burning sensation, Itching, Diarrhoea, Rash, Stomach upset

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Talk to your doctor before taking nystatin if you have a fungal infection in the lungs or on the skin.
Ensure that the doses of nystatin are equally spaced throughout the day.
For infection of the mouth (oral thrush), try to keep the nystatin solution in contact with the affected areas as long as possible.
Continue taking nystatin at the prescribed dose for at least 48 hours after symptoms have disappeared.
Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Q. Is nystatin an antibiotic?

Nystatin belongs to class of antifungal antibiotic

Q. Is it over-the-counter product?

It is a schedule H drug and not available as over-the-counter medicine

Q. Is nystatin safe?

Nystatin is safe when taken at prescribed dose and duration as per doctor's advice