Nystatin is used in the treatment of fungal skin infections.

Nystatin is an antifungal medicine. It kills fungus by destroying the fungal cell membrane.

• Talk to your doctor before taking nystatin if you have a fungal infection in the lungs or on the skin.
• Ensure that the doses of nystatin are equally spaced throughout the day.
• For infection of the mouth (oral thrush), try to keep the nystatin solution in contact with the affected areas as long as possible.
• Continue taking nystatin at the prescribed dose for at least 48 hours after symptoms have disappeared.
• Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. 

Ques. Q. Is Nystatin an antibiotic?
Nystatin belongs to class of antifungal antibiotic

Ques. Q. Is it over-the-counter product?
It is a schedule H drug and not available as over-the-counter medicine

Ques. Q. Is Nystatin safe?
Nystatin is safe when taken at prescribed dose and duration as per doctor's advice

Ques. Q. Can Nystatin be given to infants?
There is limited information available on the use of Nystatin in infants. Always follow doctor's advice before using Nystatin

Ques. Q. Does Nystatin treat ringworm?
Nystatin is mostly used to treat fungal infections and not for ringworms, however, you should always follow your doctor's advice regarding usage of Nystatin

Ques. Q. Is Nystatin same as monistat?
Nystatin is not same as monistat, however they both are used to treat different types of fungal infections.