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Also indexed as: Mycostatin (oral), Nilstat (oral), Nystex
Oral nystatin is an antifungal drug used to treat yeast infections of the mouth (thrush), primarily in people with weakened immune systems. Doctors of natural medicine occasionally prescribe nystatin to treat yeast overgrowth in the intestines.
Summary of Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, and Foods
In some cases, an herb or supplement may appear in more than one category, which may seem contradictory. For clarification, read the full article for details about the summarized interactions.
| Depletion or interference | None known |
| Side effect reduction/prevention | None known |
| Supportive interaction | None known |
| Reduced drug absorption/bioavailability | None known |
| Adverse interaction | None known |
An asterisk (*) next to an item in the summary indicates that the interaction is supported only by weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific evidence.
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