Nystatin

Molecular Formula: C47H75NO17
CAS Number: 400-61-9
Appearance: A yellow or slightly brownish .

Nystatin is the first well tolerated antifungal agent antibiotic of dependable efficacy for the treatment of cutaneous infections caused by Candida albicans (Monilia). Nystatin is fungistatic in vitro against a variety of yeast and yeast like fungi including many fungi pathogenic to animals. Nystatin is an antifungal medication. It is used to treat Candida infections of the skin including diaper rash, thrush, esophageal candidiasis, and vaginal yeast infections.