Drug
Nystatin
Pronounced
"NYE-stat-in"
Uses
This medication is used to treat vaginal fungal infections, commonly called vaginal yeast infections. It helps to reduce itchiness, redness, and irritating discharge. Nystatin works by stopping the growth of the fungus.
How to Use This Medication
Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start using this medication. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
This product is for vaginal use. With clean hands, fill the applicator with this cream to the level indicated. Insert the applicator high into the vagina, then push the plunger to release the medication. Use this medication usually once a day at bedtime, or twice a day in the morning and evening, as directed by your doctor. If the applicator is reusable, follow the product instructions on how to clean it.
To prevent medication from leaking out of the vagina, lie down as soon as possible after use. You may use a sanitary napkin to prevent clothing stains. Do not use tampons while using this medication because they can decrease its effectiveness. In most cases, you should not use medicated douches during nystatin treatment. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. Remember to use this medication at the same time(s) each day.
Continue to use this medication for the full time prescribed, even if symptoms disappear after a few days and even if you get your menstrual period. Stopping the medication too early may result in a return of the infection.
Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse.