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Nystatin

Nystatin is an antifungal agent, meaning it is used to treat fungal infections. It is useful in treating Candida infections like vaginal yeast infection, esophageal candidiasis, and thrush. It treats fungal infection by disrupting the cell membrane of the fungus.

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What causes a red itchy area on the penis with painful urination?

Query: Hello doctor,I have a red area that is itching on the penis head for a week. It looks like balanitis according to the pictures I searched. I also have pain after urinating. I have tried with Nystatin cream, but I have more itching than before. I cannot go to the ER, but the quickest appointment with...  Read Full »


Dr. Payal Chauhan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Please send a picture of the affected area to help you better. I need to see to suggest the appropriate diagnosis and treatment.   Read Full »

Is Nystatin contraindicated in cardiac patients with Sintrom?

Query: Hello doctor, My father had a valve replacement last year, and he is currently taking Sintrom. He recently got prescribed Nystatin for oral candidiasis. He would like to know if he swallows it or by accident swallows a bit, can it interact with his medication or cause him a cardiac problem or a val...  Read Full »


Dr. Ilir Sharka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com, I passed carefully through your concern and would like to explain that Sintrom (Acenocoumarol) Nystatin do not show any adverse interaction when taken in the same patient concomitantly. Nystatin taken orally has poor intestinal absorption and could not reach the circ...  Read Full »

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