What is Nystatin?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Nystatin topical Nystat-Rx Nystop Show all
See also: Nystatin-hydrocortisone-zinc oxide cream
Nystatin is an antifungal agent available as an oral rinse, a topical application and in vaginal tablets. It is used in the treatment of fungal infections normally caused by the Candida species on the skin, mucous membranes and in the oral cavity.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candida (fungal) infection | 35 | 16 | |
| Prevent infection | 28 | 15 | |
| Skin infections | 4 | 1 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 3 | 0 | |
| Thrush | 3 | 2 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 5 | |
| None | 59 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Nystatin
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 2 | |
| Abdominal pain | 1 | |
| Bad taste in mouth | 1 | |
| Cough | 1 | |
| Depressed mood | 1 | |
| General ill feeling | 1 |
Dosages
Based on patients currently taking Nystatin
| Dosage | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 100,000unt/ml as needed | 2 | |
| 1 intl units twice daily | 1 | |
| 1 mg four times daily | 1 | |
| 5 mg four times daily | 1 | |
| 10000 units four times daily | 1 | |
| 100000 units daily | 1 | |
| 100000 units twice daily | 1 | |
| 100,000 unt/ml twice daily | 1 | |
| 100unt/mg as needed | 1 | |
| 500,000unt as needed | 1 |
Duration
Currently taking Nystatin
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 1 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 3 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 3 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 3 | |
| 10 years or more | 1 |
Stopped taking Nystatin
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 22 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 22 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 6 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 1 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 3 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 2 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Nystatin after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fluconazole (Diflucan) | 1 |
Patients stopped taking Nystatin and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fluconazole (Diflucan) | 2 | |
| Amphotericin B | 1 | |
| Clotrimazole-betamethasone topical (Lotrisone) | 1 | |
| nystatin-triamcinolone topical | 1 |
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