chlorhexidine acetate + hydrocortisone + nystatin at a glance
Medicine class
Topical antifungal and antibacterial treatment with a mild corticosteroid.
How it is used
Apply to the skin only and avoid the eyes.
Fire safety
Keep treated skin, clothing, bedding and dressings away from cigarettes and naked flames because paraffin-contaminated fabric burns more easily.
What is chlorhexidine acetate + hydrocortisone + nystatin used for?
It is licensed for inflamed skin conditions involving infection.
Susceptible fungal infection, particularly Candida, with an inflamed dermatosis.
Bacterial infection with an inflamed dermatosis.
Inflamed dermatoses involving both fungal and bacterial infection.
How does chlorhexidine acetate + hydrocortisone + nystatin work?
Nystatin damages susceptible Candida fungi, while chlorhexidine acts against a broad range of bacteria. Hydrocortisone reduces inflammation, swelling and itching but does not eradicate infection.
How to take chlorhexidine acetate + hydrocortisone + nystatin
Apply only to affected skin as directed by the prescriber. Avoid the eyes and wash your hands afterwards unless treating them. Do not use an airtight dressing unless specifically instructed, because this can increase corticosteroid absorption.
For external use only.
Stop and seek advice if sensitivity or a new infection appears.
Use particular care on delicate skin and in infants.
Keep treated fabrics away from cigarettes and flames.
chlorhexidine acetate + hydrocortisone + nystatin side effects
Get urgent medical advice
- Allergic skin reactions such as itching, redness, eczema, rash, hives, irritation or blisters; frequency is unknown.
- Very rare but potentially severe chlorhexidine hypersensitivity, including anaphylaxis.
- After inappropriate prolonged corticosteroid use, intense redness, burning, stinging, peeling or oozing pustules may extend beyond the treated area.
chlorhexidine acetate + hydrocortisone + nystatin in pregnancy
Use during pregnancy only when the prescriber considers the expected benefit greater than the possible risk. Extensive topical steroid use should be avoided in the first trimester, and nystatin requires caution.
chlorhexidine acetate + hydrocortisone + nystatin while breastfeeding
Ask the prescriber or pharmacist before use. Prevent the baby from touching treated skin; remove treatment from the breast or nipple and wash your hands before feeding.
chlorhexidine acetate + hydrocortisone + nystatin interactions
No medicine interactions are stated, but tell the prescriber or pharmacist about other skin treatments used on the same area.
Common questions about chlorhexidine acetate + hydrocortisone + nystatin
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Is this a steroid treatment?
It contains mild topical corticosteroid hydrocortisone alongside an antifungal and an antibacterial antiseptic.
Can it treat Candida?
Yes. Nystatin acts against susceptible Candida, while the other ingredients address bacterial infection and inflammation.
Can it be used on the face?
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