Nystatin Cream

Prescription

Nombres comerciales: Nystatin

Forma Farmacéutica

Topical

Vía de Administración

TOPICAL

Fabricante

NuCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

About This Medication

DESCRIPTION Nystatin is a polyene antifungal antibiotic obtained from Streptomyces nursei . Structural formula: C 47 H 75 NO 17 Molecular Weight: 926.13 Nystatin Cream, USP is for dermatologic use. Nystatin cream for topical use, contains 100,000 USP nystatin units per gram in a cream base containing aluminum hydroxide gel, ceteareth-15, glyceryl monostearate, polyethylene glycol 400 monostearate, propylene glycol, purified water, simethicone emulsion, sorbitol solution, titanium dioxide, white petrolatum, methylparaben, propylparaben, and sodium hydroxide. image description

Principios Activos

Ingrediente	Concentración
Nystatin	-

Indicaciones y Uso

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Nystatin Cream, USP is indicated in the treatment of cutaneous or mucocutaneous mycotic infections caused by Candida albicans and other susceptible Candida species. This cream is not indicated for systemic, oral, intravaginal or ophthalmic use.

Dosificación y Administración

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Adults and Pediatric Patients (Neonates and Older) Apply liberally to affected areas twice daily or as indicated until healing is complete.

Side Effects Overview

ADVERSE REACTIONS The frequency of adverse events reported in patients using nystatin cream is less than 0.1%. The more common events that were reported include allergic reactions, burning, itching, rash, eczema, and pain on application. (See PRECAUTIONS: General . ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-800-922-1038 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .

Contraindicaciones

CONTRAINDICATIONS Nystatin cream is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its components.

Farmacocinética

Pharmacokinetics Nystatin is not absorbed from intact skin or mucous membrane.

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Recursos Externos

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Fuente: openfda

Última actualización: 2026-03-19

Frequently Asked Questions

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Nystatin Cream, USP is indicated in the treatment of cutaneous or mucocutaneous mycotic infections caused by Candida albicans and other susceptible Candida species. This cream is not indicated for systemic, oral, intravaginal or ophthalmic use.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Adults and Pediatric Patients (Neonates and Older) Apply liberally to affected areas twice daily or as indicated until healing is complete.

CONTRAINDICATIONS Nystatin cream is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its components.

Nystatin Cream is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.

References & Data Sources

• DailyMed — Nystatin Cream drug label (National Library of Medicine)
• openFDA — Nystatin Cream label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
• RxNorm — RXCUI 543546 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
• NDC Directory — Nystatin Cream (FDA National Drug Code)

Aviso Médico

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Fuentes de datos: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS