Mycostatin Topical

Topical Powder (Mycostatin Topical, Nystop) 100,000 units/g. 

Nystatin topical (Mycostatin) Enhancement of Lactation 100,000 units/g—apply to affected areas after each feeding ... 

Mupirocin (Bactroban) Naftifme (Naftin) Neomycin Sulfate, Topical (Myciguent) Nystatin (Mycostatin) Oxiconazole (Oxistat) Penciclovir (Denavir) Permethrin (Nix, Elimite) Pimecrolimus (Elidel)... 

Nystatin (Mycostatin) is a polyene antifungal drug with a ring structure similar to that of amphotericin B and a mechanism of action identical to that of amphotericin B. Too toxic for systemic use, nystatin is limited to the topical treatment of superficial infections caused by C albicans. Infections commonly treated by this drug include oral candidiasis (thrush), mild esophageal candidiasis, and vaginitis. 

Nystatin (MYCOSTATIN) 5 lac U orally TDS, 1 lac U topical (ointment vaginal tablet)... 

Topical 5% ophthalmic suspension Nystatin (generic, Mycostatin)... 

Clinical Use. Other topical antifungals include nystatin (Mycostatin, Nilstat, others), naftifine (Naftin), butenafine (Mentax), and tolnaftate (Aftate, Tinactin, other names) (see Table 35-2). 

Nystatin (mycostatin, nilstat, others) is used only for candidiasis and is supplied in preparations intended for cutaneous, vaginal, or oral administration for this purpose. Infections of the nails and hyperkeratinized or crusted skin lesions do not respond. Topical preparations include ointments, creams, and powders, each containing 100,000 units per gram. Powders are preferred for moist lesions and are applied two or three times a day. Imadazoles or triazoles are more effective agents than nystatin for vaginal candidiasis. 

Nystatin (Mycostatin) can be given orally or topically to treat candidal infection. It is available in suspensions, eream, ointment, and vaginal tablets. It is poorly absorbed via the GI tract but the oral tablet form is used for intestinal... 

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