I recently had steven johnsons syndrome from penicillin. Is this safe to take?
Can I use nystatin if I'm allergic to sulfa and penicillins?
Question posted by jennys15 on 9 June 2010
Last updated on 9 June 2010 by suzanne66
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suzanne66
9 June 2010
Yes, nystatin is safe to take even though you have had an allergic reaction to sulfa and penicillins. Nystatin is an anti-fungal and is in no way related to penicillins or sulfa drugs.
All the best.
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