NYSTATIN/CHLORHEXIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE is a brand name for Chlorhexidine. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: Nystaform cream is indicated for the treatment of infected skin conditions where fungal (particularly monilial) and/or bacterial infections are present.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
Posology Adults and Children:
Apply to infected areas 2-3 times daily. Continue application for 1 week after lesions have healed. The patient should be advised that if the condition has not improved within seven days, to return to the surgery for further consultation.
If the condition does not improve within 14 days of starting treatment, then an alternative treatment should be substituted. Method of administration For topical application only.
Skin disorders Frequency not known:
Allergic skin reactions such as dermatitis, pruritus, erythema, eczema, rash, urticaria, skin irritation, and blisters. 4). Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important.
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For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If sensitivity occurs, or if new infection appears, discontinue use and institute alternative therapy. g. contact dermatitis). This medicine contains 10 mg benzyl alcohol in each gram of cream.
Benzyl alcohol may cause allergic reactions and mild local irritation. Nystaform Cream contains chlorhexidine. Chlorhexidine is known to induce hypersensitivity, including generalised allergic reactions and anaphylactic shock. The prevalence of chlorhexidine hypersensitivity is not known, but available literature suggests this is likely to be very rare.
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Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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