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Nystatin is an antifungal medicine. It's used to treat or prevent infections caused by a fungus or yeast. These include:
- oral thrush (mouth thrush)
- skin infections
Nystatin kills the fungus and gets rid of the infection. It can also be used to stop you getting an infection.
Nystatin is only available on prescription.
It comes as a liquid (suspension) that you swirl around your mouth and then swallow.
It also comes mixed with steroids, antiseptics or antibacterials as a cream or ointment. Brand names for creams and ointments containing nystatin include Trimovate, Timodine, Nystaform and Nystaform HC.
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