Nystatin And Triamcinolone Acetonide
FDA Drug Information • Also known as: Nystatin And Triamcinolone Acetonide
- Brand Names
- Nystatin And Triamcinolone Acetonide
- Drug Class
- Polyene Antifungal [EPC], Corticosteroid [EPC]
- Route
- TOPICAL
- Dosage Form
- OINTMENT
- Product Type
- HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Description
DESCRIPTION Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream 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, practically insoluble in water and in alcohol. Structural formula: 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 crystalline powder is practically insoluble in water, and very soluble in alcohol. Structural formula: Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream is a soft, smooth cream having a yellow to tan color. Each gram provides 100,000 USP Nystatin units and 1 mg Triamcinolone Acetonide in a cream base consisting of purified water, emulsifying wax, mineral oil, propylene glycol, sorbitol solution, cetyl palmitate, sorbic acid and potassium sorbate. Nystatin TA
What Is Nystatin And Triamcinolone Acetonide Used For?
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream 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.
Dosage and Administration
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION 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 ). Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream should not be used with occlusive dressings.
Side Effects (Adverse Reactions)
ADVERSE REACTIONS A single case (approximately one percent of patients studied) of acneiform eruption occurred with use of combined nystatin and triamcinolone acetonide in clinical studies. Nystatin is virtually nontoxic and nonsensitizing and is well tolerated by all age groups, even during prolonged use. Rarely, irritation may occur. The following local adverse reactions are reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids (reactions are listed in an approximate decreasing order of occurrence): burning, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of the skin, perioral secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae and miliaria. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Crown Laboratories, Inc. at 1-423-926-4413 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or https://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/
Contraindications
CONTRAINDICATIONS These preparations are contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of their components.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Pregnancy Category C There are no teratogenic studies with combined nystatin and triamcinolone acetonide. Corticosteroids are generally teratogenic in laboratory animals when administered systemically at relatively low dosage levels. The more potent corticosteroids have been shown to be teratogenic after dermal application in laboratory animals. Therefore, any topical corticosteroid preparation should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Topical preparations containing corticosteroids should not be used extensively on pregnant patients, in large amounts, or for prolonged periods of time.
Nursing Mothers It is not known whether any component of this preparation is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised during the use of this preparation by a nursing woman.
Overdosage
OVERDOSAGE Topically applied corticosteroids can be absorbed in sufficient amounts to produce systemic effects (see PRECAUTIONS, General ); however, acute overdosage and serious adverse effects with dermatologic use are unlikely.
How Supplied
HOW SUPPLIED Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream is supplied in: 15 gram tube NDC 0316-0223-15 30 gram tube NDC 0316-0223-30 60 gram tube NDC 0316-0223-60
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