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Chlorhexidine hydrochloride + Nystatin

Chlorhexidine & Chloroxylenol preparations Prescription

Indications

Skin and Soft Tissue Infection Fungal Infection

Chlorhexidine hydrochloride + Nystatin is used for skin infections caused by fungi, bacteria, or both. These include ringworm, athlete's foot and infected nappy rash.

⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.

Pharmacology

Nystatin is an antibiotic that can stop fungi from growing and can also kill them, and it works mainly against Candida albicans. Chlorhexidine is active against many kinds of bacteria. When swallowed, nystatin is poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Applied topically, it is not absorbed through the skin or mucous membranes.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Use this chlorhexidine hydrochloride and nystatin cream with caution during the early months of pregnancy.

⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Dosage Reference

⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.

Adults: Chlorhexidine hydrochloride + Nystatin is applied on the skin (topical route). For children, apply 2 to 3 times a day, and keep applying for 7 days after the lesions have healed. For adults, the dose is the same: apply 2 to 3 times a day, and continue for 7 days after the lesions have healed. Or use it as directed by the physician.