Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment is 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 ointment for dermatologic use contains 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 cereal-like odor, very slightly soluble in water, and slightly to sparingly soluble in alcohol. Structural formula:
C47H75NO17 MW 926.13
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:
C24H31FO6 MW 434.51
Nystatin and triamcinolone acetonide ointment provides in each gram 100,000 USP nystatin units and 1 mg triamcinolone acetonide in a mineral oil-white petrolatum ointment base.
E. Fougera & Co. A Division Of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Nystatin And Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment | E. Fougera & Co. A Division Of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
A thin film of nystatin and triamcinolone acetonide ointment, USP is usually applied to the affected areas twice daily in the morning and evening. The ointment should be discontinued if symptoms persist after 25 days of therapy. (See PRECAUTIONS: Laboratory Tests.)
Nystatin and triamcinolone acetonide ointment should not be used with occlusive dressings.