Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide (Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream, Ointment) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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February 9, 2012

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Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream, USP (nystatin and triamcinolone acetonide (nystatin and triamcinolone acetonide cream, ointment) cream, ointment)

Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide (nystatin and triamcinolone acetonide cream, ointment) Ointment, USP

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC USE.

DRUG DESCRIPTION

Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide (nystatin and triamcinolone acetonide cream, ointment) Cream and Ointment for dermatologic use contain the antifungal agent nystatin and the synthetic corticosteroid triamcinolone acetonide.

Nystatin is a polyene antimycotic obtained from Streptomyces noursei. It is a yellow to light tan powder with a cereal-like odor, very slightly soluble in water, and slightly to sparingly soluble in alcohol. Structural formula:

Nystatin Structural Formula Illustration

C₄₇H₇₅NO₁₇..............MW = 926.13

Triamcinolone acetonide is designated chemically as 9-fluoro-11β, 16, 17, 21-tetrahydroxypregna-1, 4-diene-3, 20-dione cyclic 16, 17-acetal with acetone. The white to cream crystalline powder has a slight odor, is practically insoluble in water, and very soluble in alcohol. Structural formula:

Triamcinolone Acetonide Structural Formula Illustration

C₂₄H₃₁FO₆...................MW = 434.50

Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide (nystatin and triamcinolone acetonide cream, ointment) Cream is a soft, smooth cream having a light yellow to buff color. Each gram provides 100,000 USP Nystatin units and 1 mg Triamcinolone Acetonide in an aqueous perfumed vanishing cream base with polysorbate-60, aluminum hydroxide, titanium dioxide, glyceryl monostearate, polyethylene glycol monostearate, simethicone emulsion, sorbic acid, propylene glycol, white petrolatum, polyoxyethylene fatty alcohol ether, methylparaben, propylparaben and sorbitol.

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 in an ointment base of mineral oil and white petrolatum.

What are the possible side effects of nystatin and triamcinolone (Mycogen II, Mytrex)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these signs that you may be absorbing triamcinolone through your skin:

blurred vision, or seeing halos around lights;
uneven heartbeats;
mood changes;
sleep problems (insomnia);
weight gain, puffiness in your face;...

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What are the precautions when taking nystatin and triamcinolone acetonide cream, ointment (Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide )?

Before using nystatin with triamcinolone, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other corticosteroids (e.g., hydrocortisone, prednisone); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history.

Rarely, using corticosteroid medications for a long time or over large areas of skin can make it more difficult for your body to respond to physical stress. Therefore, before having surgery or emergency treatment, or if you get a serious illness/injury, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using this medication or have used this medication within the...

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Last reviewed on RxList: 8/11/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.