Nizoral vs. Nystatin Cream

Are Nizoral and Nystatin Cream the Same Thing?

Nizoral(ketoconazole) andnystatin creamareantifungalmedications used to treat different types offungalinfections.

Nizoral is indicated for the treatment of the followingsystemicfungal infections:candidiasis,chronicmucocutaneous candidiasis,oralthrush, candiduria,blastomycosis,coccidioidomycosis,histoplasmosis, chromomycosis, and paracoccidioidomycosis.

Nystatincreamis used to treatskininfections caused byyeast.

麸皮d names for nystatin cream includeMycostatin,Nyamyc,Nystop, and Nyata.

Side effectsof Nizoral that are different from nystatin cream includenausea, vomiting,stomachpain,itchingor skinrash,headache,dizziness,breastswelling,impotence, or loss of interestinsex.

Side effects of nystatin cream that are different from Nizoral include skin irritation, itching, or redness.

Nizoral may interact withacetaminophen,cyclosporine,clopidogrel,digoxin, tacrolimus, loratadine,methylprednisolone,phenytoin,rifampin, oraldiabetesmedications, sedatives,bloodthinners,cancer药物、出生controlpills orhormonereplacementtherapy,methotrexate,cholesterolmedications, or medications to treatHIV/AIDS.

Nystatin cream may interact with other drugs.

What Are Possible Side Effects of Nizoral?

Common side effects of Nizoral include:

  • nausea,
  • vomiting,
  • stomach pain,
  • itching or skin rash,
  • headache,
  • dizziness,
  • breast swelling,
  • impotence, or
  • loss of interest in sex.

Tell yourdoctorif you have serious side effects of Nizoral including:

What Are Possible Side Effects of Nystatin Cream?

Common side effects of Nystatin Cream include:

  • severe burning,
  • itching,
  • rash, or
  • pain where cream is applied

What Is Nizoral?

Nizoral (ketoconazole) is anantifungal agentindicated for the treatment of the following systemic fungal infections: candidiasis, chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis, oral thrush, candiduria, blastomycosis, coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, chromomycosis, and paracoccidioidomycosis.

制霉菌素霜是什么?

Nystatin Cream (Brand Name: Mycostatin)topical(for the skin) is anantifungal medicationused to treat skin infections caused by yeast. Nystatin cream is available ingenericform.

What Drugs Interact With Nizoral?

Nizoral may interact with acetaminophen, cyclosporine, clopidogrel, digoxin, tacrolimus, loratadine, methylprednisolone, phenytoin, rifampin, oral diabetes medications, sedatives, blood thinners, cancer medications,birth controlpills or hormone replacement therapy, methotrexate, cholesterol medications, or medications to treat HIV or AIDS. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.

What Drugs Interact With Nystatin Cream?

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied Nystatin Cream. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor allprescriptionandover-the-countermedications and supplements you use. Nystatin-Cream should be used only if prescribed duringpregnancy. It is not known whether this drug passes intobreast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

How Should Nizoral Be Taken?

The recommended adult starting dose of Nizoral tablets is a single daily administration of 200mg(onetablet).

How Should Nystatin Cream Be Taken?

Nystatin preparations should be applied liberally to affected areas twice a day or as indicated until healing is complete. Nystatin cream is usually preferred to nystatinointmentin candidiasis involving areas of the skin that may come in contact with other areas of the skin; very moist lesions are best treated with Nystatin topical powder.

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FDA. Nizoral Product Information

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2013/019927s032lbl.pdf

Dailymed。制霉菌素霜产品信息。

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=a4cba0e2-d280-419f-819b-b0104b031468

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