GENERIC NAME: NYSTATIN WITH TRIAMCINOLONE - TOPICAL (NYE-stat-in WITH try-am-SIN-oh-lone)
BRAND NAME(S): Myco-Triacet II, Mycolog II
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USES: This medication is used to treat fungal skin infections while relieving itching and inflammation.
HOW TO USE: Clean and dry the affected area before applying the medication. To apply, gently massage a small amount of the medication into the affected area and surrounding skin. Continue to use the medication as prescribed for the full time prescribed. Stopping therapy too early may not clear the infection causing it to return. Try to avoid missing any doses, but do not apply this medicine more often than prescribed. Avoid using this medication around the eyes, nose or mouth. Do not bandage, wrap or cover the area treated unless you are instructed to do so by your doctor. It may take one week before any improvement is seen. If not, contact your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS: Contact your doctor if you experience burning, blistering, peeling, dryness, or other signs of irritation that were not present before you started using the medication. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: other infections, all allergies. Though very unlikely, it is possible this medication will be absorbed into your bloodstream. This may have undesirable consequences that may require additional corticosteroid treatment. This is especially true for children and for those who have used this for an extended period of time and if they also have serious medical problems such as serious infections, injuries or surgeries. This precaution applies for up to one year after stopping use of this drug. Tell your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: vision problems, persistent headache, increased thirst or urination, unusual weakness or weight loss, dizziness. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details, and inform them that you use (or have used) this medication. This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if this medication is found in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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