Nystatin (Topical)

Brand Names : Mycostatin, Nilstat, Nystex, Nystop, Pedi-Dri, Nadostine, Nyaderm

Category

• Antifungal, topical

Description

Nystatin (nye-STA-tin) belongs to the group of medicines called antifungals. Topical nystatin is used to treat some types of fungus infections of the skin.

Nystatin is available in the U.S. only with your doctor's prescription. It is available in Canada without a prescription; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use of this medicine for your medical problem. Nystatin is available in the following dosage forms:

Topical
• Cream (U.S. and Canada)
• Ointment (U.S. and Canada)
• Topical powder (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Mycostatin
• Nilstat
• Nystex
• Nystop
• Pedi-Dri

In Canada -

• Mycostatin
• Nadostine
• Nilstat
• Nyaderm

Generic name product may be available in the U.S.