Is nystatin ointment used for sores inside the nose?
Question posted by Cougris on 5 Aug 2013
Last updated on 4 January 2015
3 Answers
SHEsevEN4
4 Jan 2015
Mupirocin Ointment 2 % has been used for sores in the nose twice a day !
SHEsevEN4
4 Jan 2015
My ENT gave it to me used 14 days for sores in the nose, it worked.
kaismama
5 Aug 2013
Also, you can't stick just anything in your nose. If it has an oil base, it can lead to pneumonia, for example. You should see your dr about it.
suzanne66
5 Aug 2013
It would depend on what is causing the sores. Nystatin is an antifungal and is used to treat fungal infections.
https://www.drugs.com/mtm/nystatin-topical.html
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