Nystatin

Prescription

Nombres comerciales: Nyamyc

Forma Farmacéutica

Topical

Vía de Administración

TOPICAL

Fabricante

Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC

About This Medication

DESCRIPTION Nystatin is a polyene antifungal antibiotic obtained from Streptomyces nursei. Nyamyc® (Nystatin Topical Powder, USP) is for dermatologic use. Nyamyc® (Nystatin Topical Powder, USP) contains 100,000 USP nystatin units per gram dispersed in talc. Chemical Structure

Principios Activos

Ingrediente	Concentración
Nystatin	-

Indicaciones y Uso

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Nyamyc® (Nystatin Topical Powder, USP) is indicated in the treatment of cutaneous or mucocutaneous mycotic infections caused by Candida albicans and other susceptible Candida species. Nyamyc® (Nystatin Topical Powder, USP) is not indicated for systemic, oral, intravaginal or ophthalmic use.

Dosificación y Administración

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Very moist lesions are best treated with the topical dusting powder. Adults and Pediatric Patients (Neonates and Older) Apply to candidal lesions two or three times daily until healing is complete. For fungal infection of the feet caused by Candida species, the powder should be dusted on the feet, as well as, in all foot wear.

Side Effects Overview

ADVERSE REACTIONS The frequency of adverse events reported in patients using nystatin topical 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 ].

Contraindicaciones

CONTRAINDICATIONS Nyamyc® (Nystatin Topical Powder, USP) 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 Nyamyc® (Nystatin Topical Powder, USP) is indicated in the treatment of cutaneous or mucocutaneous mycotic infections caused by Candida albicans and other susceptible Candida species. Nyamyc® (Nystatin Topical Powder, USP) is not indicated for systemic, oral, intravaginal or ophthalmic use.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Very moist lesions are best treated with the topical dusting powder. Adults and Pediatric Patients (Neonates and Older) Apply to candidal lesions two or three times daily until healing is complete. For fungal infection of the feet caused by Candida species, the powder should be dusted on the feet, as well as, in all foot wear.

CONTRAINDICATIONS Nyamyc® (Nystatin Topical Powder, USP) is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its components.

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

References & Data Sources

• DailyMed — Nystatin drug label (National Library of Medicine)
• openFDA — Nystatin label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
• RxNorm — RXCUI 584414 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
• NDC Directory — Nystatin (FDA National Drug Code)

Aviso Médico

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