nystatin / triamcinolone

Don't apply nystatin/triamcinolone over your face unless a healthcare professional instructed you to do so. This is because nystatin/triamcinolone contains triamcinolone, which is a medium strength topical steroid. Using it on your face can cause you to absorb too much triamcinolone, which can put you at higher risk for side effects, such as skin thinning, stretch marks, spider veins, burning, itching, or rash. If too much triamcinolone builds up in your body, you might experience more serious side effects, such as joint pain, blood sugar changes, or fainting.

Nystatin/triamcinolone is only FDA-approved to treat certain fungal infections, not acne. In general, triamcinolone and other topical steroids can cause or worsen acne as a side effect. If you have acne problems, talk to your dermatologist before starting this medication. To minimize acne side effects, it's best to use the smallest amount of nystatin/triamcinolone for the shortest amount of time possible.

Nystatin/triamcinolone is only FDA-approved to treat certain fungal skin infections, not eczema. If you have eczema, talk to your dermatologist about possible treatment options for you. Sometimes, topical triamcinolone might be recommended to help ease redness and itching during an eczema flare. If so, your dermatologist will only prescribe triamcinolone as a single medication, not in combination with nystatin.

Nystatin/triamcinolone can typically start to relieve symptoms in the first few days of treatment. Your dermatologist will let you know how long to use nystatin/triamcinolone for depending on how serious your infection is. Typically, the maximum length of treatment is 25 days.

For nystatin/triamcinolone topical ointment, you can place a thin layer of the ointment to the affected area(s) of your skin infection until it heals. For nystatin/triamcinolone topical cream, you can gently massage the medication into the skin until it disappears. Talk to your prescriber if you have questions about how to apply this medication.

Nystatin/triamcinolone shouldn't be used to treat ringworm since this medication doesn't work on the fungi that cause the infection. If you aren't sure what type of fungal skin infection you have, talk to your dermatologist.

Yes, nystatin/triamcinolone can expire. Don't use this topical medication if it's expired. Always check the expiration date of your medication before using it. Expired nystatin/triamcinolone might not work well and can raise your risk of an infection. If your medication has expired, you can get a refill at the pharmacy if there are refills left on the original prescription. You might need to make an appointment with a healthcare professional so they can examine your skin and write a new prescription, if appropriate.