In the article, we consider the instructions for use with Nystatin ointment.
The medication is an antifungal agent designed to combat Candida mushrooms. Put it on sale in several forms: in tablets, in the form of vaginal and rectal suppositories. The drug is also produced in the form of an ointment. This dosage form will be described in the review.
Pharmacological effect of ointment
Ointment "Nystatin" is an antifungal agent. It should be noted that this tool belongs to the antibiotics of the polyene group. The drug binds to sterols in the cell membranes of fungi, disrupting their permeability, which leads to the release of the main components of the cell. Considered medicinal ointment is mainly active against candida fungi.
It is worth noting that with the external use of Nystatin ointment and topical, it is not absorbed through the skin or mucous membrane.
Description of the drug
Release ointment in tubes of 30 grams each. This medicine is a polyene antibiotic. Apply this ointment from a fungus that appears on the nails, and it is also advisable to use it for candidiasis of the skin. This dosage form is highly active. The fact is that this medicinal ointment penetrates absolutely all skin layers of the skin, destroying fungal spores. As noted earlier, this form of release includes nystatin along with anhydrous lanolin and medical vaseline.
This medicine is used topically. A certain amount of cream is applied to the affected area of the skin and mucous membranes. The procedure should be repeated twice a day at absolutely any convenient time. The course of treatment, as a rule, is approximately ten days. If necessary, therapy is prolonged.
The composition of the ointment
According to the instructions for use of the ointment "Nystatin", the main active substance of the drug is a component called nystatin. Lactose, along with calcium stearate, potato starch, and petroleum jelly, serve as auxiliary ingredients. Vanillin is also included.
Indications
Ointment "Nystatin" has the following indications:
- The presence of skin and nail lesions with Candida.
- The appearance of infection of the mucous membranes.
- The development of genital candidiasis.
What else helps Nystatin ointment from?
The presented tool can be used for prophylaxis with prolonged antibiotic treatment, and in addition, after surgery or immediately before surgery for intestinal therapy.
Contraindications
The drug in question has the following contraindications:
- The presence of hypersensitivity to nystatin, and in addition to any other components of the drug.
- The presence of pancreatic inflammation, that is, with pancreatitis.
- In the presence of stomach and intestinal ulcers.
- Against the background of a violation or weakening of the liver.
The drug "Nystatin" during pregnancy is not recommended for use. The ingredients of the drug can penetrate the placenta and cause irreparable damage to the fetus. The same applies to the use of funds for breastfeeding.
Side effects
Nystatin ointment is not considered a toxic drug. Adverse reactions to it can occur only in individual cases. Often this occurs when using the drug in excessive doses. The possible consequences of prolonged treatment, for example:
- The occurrence of diarrhea, the occurrence of nausea and vomiting.
- Decreased appetite along with a bitter aftertaste in the mouth.
- Temperature increase.
- The appearance of skin irritation along with rashes and redness.
With prolonged use of this ointment, the resistance of some fungi to the active component of the drug, nystatin, increases. In this case, the treatment will no longer give the desired result, so the drug will be better replaced.
Instructions and allowable dosages
According to the instructions, this ointment is applied topically. It is applied in a thin layer to the affected mucous membrane or area of the skin. Application is carried out from one to two times a day for ten days. It is possible to use ointments in combination with the form of tablets of this drug.
Symptoms of thrush in men are usually manifested in the same way as in women of the opposite sex. The method of applying this ointment for both sexes with such a disease is approximately the same. At first, it is necessary to treat the genitals with the help of laundry soap and warm water. Next, wash your hands well, and then apply a thin layer of a medicinal ointment to the surface of the infected area. Repeat the procedure three times. Before applying, you must visit the bathroom.
The course lasts from ten to twelve days. This period will be required in the acute form of the disease. Against the backdrop of chronic diseases, the duration of treatment can be increased. In this case, one ointment will not be enough. It will take this drug inside.
Use during pregnancy and in case of impaired renal function
Despite the fact that the substance nystatin is only absorbed in a small amount, it is currently unknown whether this medicine is excreted along with breast milk or not, so if there is a need to use this drug during lactation, it is very important to decide on the complete cessation of breast feeding.
It should be noted that the medicinal ointment in question is completely contraindicated in people with kidney or liver failure.
special instructions
In the case of local irritation or allergic reactions, nystatin should be withdrawn immediately. During menstruation, therapy with this drug should not be interrupted.
If there is a fungal disease of the vagina, doctors recommend the simultaneous treatment of a sexual partner. During therapy, it is mandatory to avoid sexual intercourse.
Drug interaction
It should be noted that in the case of simultaneous use of the drug "Nystatin" with the medication "Clotrimazole" the activity of the last medical device is significantly reduced.
In the instructions for use, the price of Nystatin ointment is not indicated. We will consider it below.
Analogs and prices
The price of the ointment in question is, as a rule, approximately eighty to one hundred rubles. In the event that Nystatin ointment does not suit or often gives adverse reactions, it makes sense to familiarize yourself with the list of its direct analogues:
- The drug "Mikoseptin" will cost customers four hundred and eighty rubles.
- The medicine "Spiramycin" is worth two hundred and sixty rubles.
- A medication called "Fungicidin" if necessary, the replacement will cost five hundred and twenty rubles.
- Means "Monural" costs within three hundred and fifty - four hundred rubles.
Immediately before buying and using the above funds, you need to carefully and thoroughly familiarize yourself with the instructions, and, in addition, with a list of active components and contraindications.
To whom is this medicine recommended?
Ointment destroys the cell permeability of the walls of fungi. This leads to guaranteed elimination of the main components of the pathogenic cell. The active component effectively copes with yeast-like candida fungi.
Therefore, Nystatin ointment is often prescribed for thrush.
A common indication for using this medication is candidiasis (which is also known in medicine as thrush) of the mucous membranes (we are talking about the vagina, lower intestines, the rectum, and so on). In addition, sometimes this ointment is used in the presence of fungal skin lesions.
As a preventive measure against fungal complications, nystatin ointment is recommended for people who have been forced to be treated with antibiotics for a very long time, especially when the body is depleted.
Reviews
In reviews, people praise this medicinal ointment for its help in the presence of skin and nail lesions with candida fungus. Consumers note the high properties of this local remedy in the fight against infection of the mucous membranes. In addition, people admit that they use this tool to treat genital candidiasis. In all of the above cases, it is noted that Nystatin effectively and efficiently copes with its task.
But sometimes you can also come across negative reviews about Nystatin ointment, in which people write that against the background of using this ointment, they had skin irritations along with rashes and redness.
Nevertheless, in general, based on reviews, we can safely say that most patients are satisfied with this medical product in the form of an ointment and recommend it to others for use.
We found out why Nystatin ointment helps.