What are other names for this medicine?Type of medicine: topical corticosteroid; antifungal Show
Generic and brand names: triamcinolone and nystatin, topical; Nystatin-Triamcinolone Acetonide Topical What is this medicine used for?This medicine is used on the skin to treat fungal infections, especially yeast. It also helps relieve redness, swelling, and itching of fungal infections. This medicine may be used to treat other conditions as determined by your healthcare provider. What should my healthcare provider know before I take this medicine?Before taking this medicine, tell your healthcare provider if you have:
Females of childbearing age: Talk with your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine without your healthcare provider’s approval. How do I use it?Check with your healthcare provider before using this medicine on children under age 18. Use this medicine only for the condition for which it was prescribed. Wash your hands before and after using this medicine. Apply a thin layer and gently rub it in to the area where you need the medicine. Use it only as directed by your healthcare provider. Check the label on the medicine for directions about your specific dose. Using too much medicine, using it too often or using it longer than prescribed can increase your risk of side effects. This medicine is for use on the skin only. Do not get this medicine in or near your eyes, mouth, or vagina. Do not cover the area where you put the medicine with a bandage unless your healthcare provider tells you to. Using tight bandages may increase the risk of side effects. Wear loose-fitting underwear if you use the medicine in the groin area (between your legs). Do not use cosmetics or skin products without your healthcare provider’s approval. Use this medicine for as long as your healthcare provider prescribes, even if your symptoms improve. What if I miss a dose?If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for the next scheduled dose. In that case, skip the missed dose and use the next one as directed. Do not use double doses. If you are not sure of what to do if you miss a dose, or if you miss more than one dose, contact your healthcare provider. What if I overdose?An acute overdose of this medicine is not likely to cause life-threatening symptoms. If you think that you or anyone else may have taken too much of this medicine, call the poison control center at 800-222-1222. What should I watch out for?Do not use this medicine for other infections unless your healthcare provider approves. An adult should supervise the use of this medicine by a child. Do not put tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants on a child when the skin problem is in the groin area. If you need emergency care, surgery, or dental work, tell the healthcare provider or dentist you are using this medicine. Contact your healthcare provider if your condition does not improve or if it gets worse. You may need to use this medicine for up to 2 weeks before your symptoms improve. Adults over the age of 65 may be at greater risk for side effects. Talk with your healthcare provider about this. What are the possible side effects?Along with its needed effects, your medicine may cause some unwanted side effects. Some side effects may be very serious. Some side effects may go away as your body adjusts to the medicine. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that continue or get worse. Life-threatening (Report these to your healthcare provider right away. If you cannot reach your healthcare provider right away, get emergency medical care or call 911 for help.): Allergic reaction (hives; itching; rash; trouble breathing; chest pain or tightness in your chest; swelling of your lips, tongue, and throat). Serious (report these to your healthcare provider right away): Redness, skin irritation, swelling, burning, or pain that continues or gets worse; increased thirst or hunger; increased urination; depression; anxiety. Other: Itching, dryness, mild skin irritation; acne; change in skin color. What products might interact with this medicine?No significant drug interactions have been reported. However, do not take any other steroid medicines or use any other medicines, strong soap, medicated cosmetics, or products containing alcohol on your skin unless your healthcare provider approves. If you are not sure if your medicines might interact, ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider. Keep a list of all your medicines with you. List all the prescription medicines, nonprescription medicines, supplements, natural remedies, and vitamins that you take. Be sure that you tell all healthcare providers who treat you about all the products you are taking. How should I store this medicine?Store this medicine at room temperature. Keep the container tightly closed. Protect it from heat, high humidity, and bright light. This advisory includes selected information only and may not include all side effects of this medicine or interactions with other medicines. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information or if you have any questions. Ask your pharmacist for the best way to dispose of outdated medicine or medicine you have not used. Do not throw medicine in the trash. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children. Do not share medicines with other people. Developed by RelayHealth. Medication Advisor 2015.1 published by RelayHealth. This content is reviewed periodically and is subject to change as new health information becomes available. The information is intended to inform and educate and is not a replacement for medical evaluation, advice, diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Copyright ©1986-2015 McKesson Corporation and/or one of its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Can Nystatin and triamcinolone treat a yeast infection?What is this medicine? NYSTATIN; TRIAMCINOLONE (nye STAT in; trye am SIN oh lone) is a combination of an antifungal medicine and a steroid. It is used to treat certain kinds of fungal or yeast infections of the skin.
Is triamcinolone acetonide cream good for yeast infections?Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of fungal or yeast infections on the skin (Cutaneous Candidiasis).
Where do you apply nystatin cream for yeast infection?For treating fungus (yeast) infections: For vaginal cream dosage form: Adults and teenagers—One 100,000-unit applicatorful inserted into the vagina one or two times a day for two weeks. Or, your doctor may want you to insert one 500,000-unit applicatorful into the vagina once a day.
Can you put triamcinolone on private area?Use this medication only on the skin. Do not use it on the face, groin, or underarms unless directed to do so by your doctor. Wash and dry your hands.
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