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By Angela Xiao
Generic Name: Nystatin
Brand names: Mycostatin Topical, Mycostatin Oral Drops
Side effects/precautions:
Oral: Irritation, sensitisation (disc); GI upset (high dose); hypersensitivity, angioedema; rash (rare);
SJS (very rare). Topical: Irritation, sensitisation eg rash, dermatitis, pruritus, burning (discontinue).
If you are hypersensitive to the topical administration then withdraw from use.
Interactions:
Nystatin is not known to interact with other medicines
Reasons for interactions:
Not applicable
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