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Nystatin for Yeast Infections While Breast-Feeding
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Nystatin is an antibiotic that kills yeast, such as Candida albicans.
Nystatin is used as a cream or ointment to treat Reference yeast infections of the breast and nipple. A liquid formulation is used to treat Reference thrush Opens New Window in a baby's mouth. For more information, see the topic Reference Thrush.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: May 14, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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