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Taking or using nystatin with other medicines and herbal supplements - Brand name: Nystan

Cautions with other medicines

Nystatin liquid, cream or ointment are generally OK to take or use when taking other medicines, including painkillers.

Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you're using a nystatin cream or ointment mixed with other ingredients. They'll be able to tell you if the other ingredients are safe to use with other medicines.

Mixing nystatin with herbal remedies and supplements

There's not enough information to say that complementary medicines, herbal remedies and supplements are safe to take with nystatin. They're not tested in the same way as pharmacy and prescription medicines. They're generally not tested for the effect they have on other medicines.

Important: Medicine safety

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal remedies, vitamins or supplements.

Page last reviewed: 1 August 2023
Next review due: 1 August 2026