Nystatin Ointment

Prescription

Nombres comerciales: Nystatin

Forma Farmacéutica

Topical

Vía de Administración

TOPICAL

Fabricante

Proficient Rx LP

About This Medication

DESCRIPTION Nystatin Ointment, USP is for dermatologic use. Nystatin Ointment, USP for topical use only, contains 100,000 USP nystatin units per gram, in a white petrolatum base. Nystatin is a polyene antifungal antibiotic drug obtained from Streptomyces nursei . The structural formula is as follows: Molecular Weight 926.13 Molecular Formula C 47 H 75 NO 17 image description

Principios Activos

Ingrediente	Concentración
Nystatin	-

Indicaciones y Uso

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Nystatin Ointment, USP is indicated in the treatment of cutaneous or mucocutaneous mycotic infections caused by Candidaalbicans and other susceptible Candidaspecies. Nystatin Ointment, USP is not indicated for systemic, oral, intravaginal or ophthalmic use.

Dosificación y Administración

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Nystatin Ointment 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 Ointment preparations 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 Ointment is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of their 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 Ointment, USP is indicated in the treatment of cutaneous or mucocutaneous mycotic infections caused by Candidaalbicans and other susceptible Candidaspecies. Nystatin Ointment, USP is not indicated for systemic, oral, intravaginal or ophthalmic use.

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

CONTRAINDICATIONS Nystatin Ointment is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of their components.

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

References & Data Sources

• DailyMed — Nystatin Ointment drug label (National Library of Medicine)
• openFDA — Nystatin Ointment label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
• RxNorm — RXCUI 884308 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
• NDC Directory — Nystatin Ointment (FDA National Drug Code)

Aviso Médico

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