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Nystatin is an antifungal medication. Nystatin prevents fungus from growing on your skin. Nystatin topical (for the skin) is used to treat skin infections caused by yeast. Nystatin topical is not for use to treat a vaginal yeast infection. Nystatin topical (for the skin) is not for use to treat a vaginal yeast infection.

Typical Uses

Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections. Nystatin is an antifungal that works by stopping the growth of fungus.

Side Effects

Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections. Nystatin is an antifungal that works by stopping the growth of fungus.

Drug Interactions

There are no major drug interactions for nystatin topical.

Mechanism of action

Nystatin belongs to class of medications called antifungal antibiotics. It acts on the outer covering (cell membrane) of the fungus resulting in leakage of essential nutrients from within the cells, thereby killing them.

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