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Candex (Nystatin) is a polyene antifungal used to treat Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Cutaneous Candidiasis, Oral Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal Candidiasis.

Nystatin · by Bayer Pharms

Available as a generic: Nystatin

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Key facts

Active ingredient
Nystatin
Form
Topical
Strength
Nystatin 100,000 UNITS/ML
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Brand-name
Manufacturer
Bayer Pharms
What the pharmacy pays
~$0.25 per gm — not your price
FDA application
NDA050233
Availability
Discontinued (per FDA)

Drug class

May treat (source: NIH RxClass)

Dosage forms

Topical

The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.

Ways to save

Ask for the generic

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Request a 90-day supply

Bulk fills usually lower the per-dose price vs monthly refills.

Use copay cards

Manufacturer copay cards & patient-assistance programs — especially for brand drugs.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Candex treat?
Candex (Nystatin) may be used to treat chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis, cutaneous candidiasis, oral candidiasis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
How much does Candex cost?
Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.25 per gm, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.
Is there a coupon or discount for Candex?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Candex. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
Who makes Candex?
Candex is marketed by Bayer Pharms. You can see Bayer Pharms's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Candex a brand-name or generic drug?
Candex is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Nystatin. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Nystatin are available — ask your pharmacist.
Is Candex available over the counter?
No. Candex is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
What forms does Candex come in?
Candex is currently marketed as topical, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
What class of drug is Candex?
Candex is classified as polyene antifungal, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
Is Candex FDA-registered?
Candex is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA050233. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.

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