NYSTATIN/TRIAMCINOLONE (Topical) (Cream

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Ring Worm by Stacey from Michigan 02/25/2007

NYSTATIN/TRIAMCINOLONE (Topical) (Cream Drug and Prescription Information

NYSTATIN/TRIAMCINOLONE (Topical) (Cream

NYSTATIN/TRIAMCINOLONE (Topical) (Cream Medication Classification

NYSTATIN/TRIAMCINOLONE (On the skin)

NYSTATIN/TRIAMCINOLONE (Topical) (Cream Brandname

Mycolog-II, Mytrex, Quenalog

NYSTATIN/TRIAMCINOLONE (Topical) (Cream is used for the Treatment

Nystatin (nye-STA-tin), Triamcinolone (trye-am-SIN-oh-lone) Treats fungal infections of the skin, especially yeast infections.

When To Not Use NYSTATIN/TRIAMCINOLONE (Topical) (Cream

You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to nystatin, triamcinolone, or any cortisone drugs.

How Should You Use NYSTATIN/TRIAMCINOLONE (Topical) (Cream

Cream, Ointment

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use and how often.
• Put the medicine on the affected area and rub in gently. Keep it out of your eyes.
• Do not put a bandage on the area unless your doctor has told you to.
• Avoid tight-fitting diapers and plastic pants if using on your child's diaper area.
• Wear loose-fitting clothes when using this medicine on the groin area (crotch).
• It is important to use this medicine for as long as your doctor tells you to. If your infection does not begin to clear up after 2 to 3 weeks, or if it gets worse, call your doctor.
If a dose is missed:
• Use your medicine as soon as you remember that you have missed your dose.
• If it is nearly time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose.
• You should not use two doses at one time.
• Try not to miss any doses of this medicine.

Proper NYSTATIN/TRIAMCINOLONE (Topical) (Cream Storage

Store NYSTATIN/TRIAMCINOLONE (Topical) (Cream at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep NYSTATIN/TRIAMCINOLONE (Topical) (Cream and all medications out of the reach of children.

What To Avoid While Using NYSTATIN/TRIAMCINOLONE (Topical) (Cream

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are using any other medicines or lotions on your skin.
• If you are diabetic, ask your doctor before changing your diet or dosage of antidiabetic medicine.

NYSTATIN/TRIAMCINOLONE (Topical) (Cream Warnings

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
• If you become pregnant while using this medicine, be sure to tell your doctor.
• You should not use more often or for a longer time than your doctor ordered.
• Tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially diabetes, herpes, tuberculosis of the skin, vaccina (cowpox), varicella (chickenpox), or other skin infections.
• Call your doctor if you have skin irritation that was not there before you started using this medicine.

NYSTATIN/TRIAMCINOLONE (Topical) (Cream Side Effects

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

• Blistering, burning, itching, or peeling skin
• Break-out of acne (pimples)
• Reddish purple lines on skin
• Easy bruising