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Medication

Nystatin

Antifungal (polyene, topical)

Brand names: Mycostatin

Oral health effects

  • Treatment of oral candidiasis (therapeutic)

    A first-line topical antifungal (rinse/pastille) for oral thrush. Many suspensions contain sucrose, a caries caution with prolonged use.

    Clinical management: Use as directed; prefer sugar-free formulations or reinforce fluoride/hygiene during therapy.

Sources

  1. Adverse drug events in the oral cavity. Yuan A, Woo SB. Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology, 2015.