CIDA-STAT vs NYSTATIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 8, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	CIDA-STAT	NYSTATIN
Rating	72/100	68/100
Pharmacy pays	—	$0.24 /g
Type	OTC	RX
Active ingredient	CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE	NYSTATIN
Manufacturer	Ecolab	Sandoz
Dosage forms	Liquid, Solution	Topical, Powder, Suspension, Tablet
Drug class	—	Polyene Antifungal
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Oral Candidiasis, Periodontal Diseases, Infectious Skin Diseases	Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Cutaneous Candidiasis, Oral Candidiasis

cida-stat nystatin

Rating

72/100

68/100

Pharmacy pays

—

$0.24 /g

Type

OTC

Active ingredient

CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE

NYSTATIN

Manufacturer

Ecolab

Sandoz

Dosage forms

Liquid, Solution

Topical, Powder, Suspension, Tablet

Drug class

—

Polyene Antifungal

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Oral Candidiasis, Periodontal Diseases, Infectious Skin Diseases

Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Cutaneous Candidiasis, Oral Candidiasis

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Cida-Stat or Nystatin?

By our independent rating, Cida-Stat scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.4 out of 5 for Nystatin. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Cida-Stat and Nystatin?

Cida-Stat contains Chlorhexidine Gluconate, while Nystatin contains Nystatin — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.