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Nystex: Topical ointment (100000U)

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What is this Medicine?

NYSTATIN (nye STAT in) is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat certain kinds of fungal or yeast infections of the skin.

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Nystex 100,000unit/g Topical Ointment

NDC: 002813212
  • Prescription Required
  • Not a Controlled Drug
    (CSA Schedule)
  • FDA Approved




FDA approved for the following conditions:
Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Candidiasis, Oropharyngeal Candidiasis (thrush), Vulvovaginal Candidiasis

Nystex 100,000unit/g Topical Ointment
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Reported Side Effects for Nystex 100,000unit/g Topical Ointment

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Eczema Vaccinatum Incidence:
<0.1%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED
Itching Incidence:
<0.1%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: RAPID
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Incidence:
<0.1%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED
Hives Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: RAPID
Skin Rash Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Skin Irritation Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
*This is an approximate aggregated range of reported side effects from clinical studies performed on this drug. Your experience with this drug may be different.
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FIRST Trimester

Class B - Animal studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus, however, there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.

SECOND Trimester

Class B - Animal studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus, however, there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.

THIRD Trimester

Class B - Animal studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus, however, there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.

Lactation

Compatible - This drug is generally safe to take by nursing mothers.


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