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Frequently asked questions

What does Nystatin treat?

Nystatin (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 is Nystatin rated?

pharmaranks gives Nystatin a composite score of 3.4 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Nystatin 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 Nystatin?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Nystatin. To pay less, Nystatin is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Nystatin?

Nystatin is marketed by Sandoz. You can see Sandoz's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Nystatin a brand-name or generic drug?

Nystatin is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Nystatin. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.

Is Nystatin available over the counter?

No. Nystatin 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 Nystatin come in?

Nystatin is currently marketed as topical, powder, suspension and tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Nystatin?

Nystatin is classified as polyene antifungal, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Nystatin FDA-registered?

Nystatin is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA062065. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Nystatin been recalled by the FDA?

Nystatin has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Nystatin safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Nystatin a recall-safety score of 68/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.