What is Nystatin-Triamcinolone: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated Jan 13, 2021  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Nystatin-Triamcinolone overview

Generic Names:

  • Nystatin-Triamcinolone

Uses:

  • Treats fungal infections of the skin, especially yeast infections.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Antibacterial Combination, Anti-Infective/Anti-Inflammatory Combination

Forms:

  • Cream, Ointment

How it’s taken:

  • On the skin

What is Nystatin-Triamcinolone used for?

Nystatin-Triamcinolone is a combination drug containing nystatin, an antifungal, triamcinolone, and a corticosteroid. Nystatin is used to treat fungal infections of the skin such as cutaneous candidiasis, while triamcinolone is used to help relieve redness, itching and swelling associated with cutaneous candidiasis. This drug combination stops the growth of a fungal infection and relieve their symptoms. Nystatin-Triamcinolone is available as a cream.

What form(s) does Nystatin-Triamcinolone come in

  • Cream

  • Ointment

What are common Nystatin-Triamcinolone doses?

  • Tube 15GM of 100000-0.1UNIT/GM-%

  • Tube 30GM of 100000-0.1UNIT/GM-%

  • Tube 60GM of 100000-0.1UNIT/GM-%

Common Nystatin-Triamcinolone prescriptions

  • Nystatin-Triamcinolone
    15gm of 100000-0.1unit/gm-% tube

  • Nystatin-Triamcinolone
    30gm of 100000-0.1unit/gm-% tube

  • Nystatin-Triamcinolone
    60gm of 100000-0.1unit/gm-% tube

  • Nystatin-Triamcinolone
    15gm of 100000-0.1unit/gm-% tube of cream

  • Nystatin-Triamcinolone
    30gm of 100000-0.1unit/gm-% tube of cream

  • Nystatin-Triamcinolone
    60gm of 100000-0.1unit/gm-% tube of cream

  • Nystatin-Triamcinolone
    15gm of 100000-0.1unit/gm-% tube of ointment

  • Nystatin-Triamcinolone
    30gm of 100000-0.1unit/gm-% tube of ointment

  • Nystatin-Triamcinolone
    60gm of 100000-0.1unit/gm-% tube of ointment

How to take Nystatin-Triamcinolone

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

What to do if you miss a dose of Nystatin-Triamcinolone

  • 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.

Nystatin-Triamcinolone contraindications

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

Nystatin-Triamcinolone warnings

  • You should not use more often or for a longer time than your doctor ordered.

  • If you become pregnant while using this medicine, be sure to tell your doctor.

  • Call your doctor if you have skin irritation that was not there before you started using this medicine.

  • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.

  • 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.

Nystatin-Triamcinolone interactions

  • 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.

  • 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 side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Blistering, burning, itching, or peeling skin

  • Break-out of acne (pimples)

  • Reddish purple lines on skin

  • Easy bruising

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Reddish purple lines on skin

  • Break-out of acne (pimples)

  • Blistering, burning, itching, or peeling skin

  • Easy bruising