Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream and Ointment are indicated for the treatment of cutaneous candidiasis; it has been demonstrated that the nystatin-steroid combination provides greater benefit than the nystatin component alone during the first few days of treatment.
Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream and Ointment for dermatologic use contain the antifungal agent nystatin and the synthetic corticosteroid triamcinolone acetonide.
Nystatin is a polyene antimycotic obtained from Streptomyces noursei. It is a yellow to light tan powder with a cereallike odor, very slightly soluble in water, and slightly to sparingly soluble in alcohol. Structural formula:
NYSTATIN STRUCTURE IMAGE
Triamcinolone acetonide is designated chemically as 9-fluoro-11β, 16α, 17, 21-tetrahydroxypregna-1, 4-diene-3, 20-dione cyclic 16, 17-acetal with acetone. The white to cream crystalline powder has a slight odor, is practically insoluble in water, and very soluble in alcohol. Structural formula:
TRIAMCINOLONE STRUCTURE IMAGE
Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream is a soft, smooth cream having a light yellow to buff color. Each gram provides 100,000 USP Nystatin units and 1 mg Triamcinolone Acetonide in an aqueous perfumed vanishing cream base with polysorbate-60, aluminum hydroxide, titanium dioxide, glyceryl monostearate, polyethylene glycol monostearate, simethicone emulsion, sorbic acid, propylene glycol, white petrolatum, polyoxyethylene fatty alcohol ether, methylparaben, propylparaben and sorbitol.
Each gram of Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment provides 100,000 USP Nystatin units and 1 mg Triamcinolone Acetonide in an ointment base of mineral oil and white petrolatum.
Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream is usually applied to the affected areas twice daily in the morning and evening by gently and thoroughly massaging the preparation into the skin. The cream should be discontinued if symptoms persist after 25 days of therapy (see PRECAUTIONS, Laboratory Tests).
A thin film of Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment is usually applied to the affected areas twice daily in the morning and evening. The preparation should be discontinued if symptoms persist after 25 days of therapy (see PRECAUTIONS, Laboratory Tests).
Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream and Ointment should not be used with occlusive dressings.
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Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream is usually applied to the affected areas twice daily in the morning and evening by gently and thoroughly massaging the preparation into the skin. The cream should be discontinued if symptoms persist after 25 days of therapy (see PRECAUTIONS, Laboratory Tests).
A thin film of Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment is usually applied to the affected areas twice daily in the morning and evening. The preparation should be discontinued if symptoms persist after 25 days of therapy (see PRECAUTIONS, Laboratory Tests).
Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream and Ointment should not be used with occlusive dressings.