What drug class is nystatin?

nystatin is classified as a Polyenes.

Is there a generic version of nystatin?

Yes, generic versions of nystatin are available. See the Exact Equivalents section above for FDA-rated generic alternatives.

How does nystatin work?

nystatin mechanism of action information is available in the Drug Information section of this page.

Nystatin

Also sold as: Bio-Statin, Nystop, Nyamyc

PolyenesPrescription OnlyGeneric Available

Related Medications

Important: Only drugs listed as "Exact Equivalents" (FDA AB-rated) are confirmed interchangeable. All other listings are for informational reference only and do NOT indicate that drugs can be substituted without a physician's explicit guidance.

Same Pharmacologic Class

These drugs share a pharmacologic classification but are NOT interchangeable. Listing here does not imply clinical equivalence. A physician must evaluate each drug individually for the patient's specific condition.

Classification: Polyenes (source: RxClass/NLM)

Insurance Coverage User-Reported

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No community coverage data yet for nystatin.

Coverage data submission coming soon.

Drug Information

Indications & Uses

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Nyamyc® (Nystatin Topical Powder, USP) is indicated in the treatment of cutaneous or mucocutaneous mycotic infections caused by Candida albicans and other susceptible Candida species. Nyamyc® (Nystatin Topical Powder, USP) is not indicated for systemic, oral, intravaginal or ophthalmic use.

Dosage & Administration

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Very moist lesions are best treated with the topical dusting powder. Adults and Pediatric Patients (Neonates and Older) Apply to candidal lesions two or three times daily until healing is complete. For fungal infection of the feet caused by Candida species, the powder should be dusted on the feet, as well as, in all foot wear.

Side Effects (Adverse Reactions)

ADVERSE REACTIONS The frequency of adverse events reported in patients using nystatin topical preparations is less than 0.1%. The more common events that were reported include allergic reactions, burning, itching, rash, eczema, and pain on application. [see PRECAUTIONS: General ].

Contraindications

CONTRAINDICATIONS Nyamyc® (Nystatin Topical Powder, USP) is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its components.

Verify with Primary Sources

Always verify clinical information with authoritative sources.

DailyMed (NLM/NIH)FDA-approved drug labeling↗FDA Orange BookTherapeutic equivalence data↗RxNorm (NLM/NIH)Drug nomenclature & relationships↗