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Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide Drug Center

Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide is a combination drug containing nystatin, an antifungal medication and triamcinolone, a synthetic corticosteroid in a cream. It is used to treat fungal skin infections and to reduce the inflammation and itching that occurs with the infection. Nystatin and triamcinolone skin cream and ointments are available in generic forms. Stinging, burning, itching, or skin irritation and acne, dry skin and skin color changes are common side effects. The drug is for skin use only, keep out of eyes.

Each gram of Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide (nystatin and triamcinolone acetonide cream, ointment) Ointment provides 100,000 USP Nystatin units and 1 mg Triamcinolone Acetonide. Dose is determined by the doctor; usual dose is twice a day to the area, not to exceed 2 weeks. The area treated should not be occluded by tight clothing. Serious side effects include uneven heartbeats, blurred vision or “halos or clouds around lights”, mood and sleep problems and tired with weight gain. Use of this drug in pregnancy has not been studied; it is unknown if it is present in breast milk. It has been used topically on pediatric patients.

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