Comparing Clotrimazole Topical vs Nystatin Topical
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Cutaneous Candidiasis, Intertrigo, Vaginal Yeast Infection, Paronychia, Tinea Pedis, Tinea Corporis, Tinea Cruris, Tinea Versicolor. May also be prescribed off label for Balanoposthitis. View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Cutaneous Candidiasis, Vaginal Yeast Infection, Paronychia. nystatin topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Vaginal Yeast Infection
Cutaneous Candidiasis
Paronychia
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| More about Clotrimazole topical | More about Nystatin topical | ||||||||||||||||
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Clotrimazole topical has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from a total of 27 ratings on Drugs.com. 83% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 9% reported a negative effect. |
Nystatin topical has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 25 ratings on Drugs.com. 45% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 40% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: clotrimazole topical side effects in more detail. |
See also: nystatin topical side effects in more detail. |
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View all clotrimazole topical prices |
View all nystatin topical prices |
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| Canesten, Canesten 1, Canesten 3, Canesten 6 Day Pessary, Clotrimazole-3, Clotrimazole-7, Desenex Antifungal Cream, Femcare, FungiCURE Pump Spray, Gyne-Lotrimin, Gyne-Lotrimin 3 Day, Lotrimin AF Athlete's Foot Cream, Lotrimin AF Jock Itch Cream, Lotrimin AF Ringworm Cream, Trivagizole 3 View more | Nyamyc, Nystop | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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February 03, 1975 |
September 08, 1964 |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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