*Welcome to the OutUK series looking at gay men and their health brought to you in association with the NHS* website.**
	Each week we'll tackle a different topic in our A to Z of Gay Health. We'll have features and advice on everything from relationships, sexual health, mental and physical conditions and how to stay fit. You can follow any of links provided below for more information direct from the NHS website, or see this week's feature L: Laxatives.

Taking Or Using Nystatin With Other Medicines And Herbal Supplements

NHS medicines information on possible interactions with nystatin and other medicines, herbal remedies and supplements.

Cautions with other medicines

Nystatin liquid, cream or ointment are generally OK to take or use when taking other medicines, including painkillers.

Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you're using a nystatin cream or ointment mixed with other ingredients. They'll be able to tell you if the other ingredients are safe to use with other medicines.

Mixing nystatin with herbal remedies and supplements

There's not enough information to say that complementary medicines, herbal remedies and supplements are safe to take with nystatin. They're not tested in the same way as pharmacy and prescription medicines. They're generally not tested for the effect they have on other medicines.

OutUK's A to Z of Gay Health continues and you can read this week's feature L: Laxatives. We have covered many subjects in this series and you can catch up with all of our Previous A to Z Features. If you want to find out more about this particular topic you can visit the Original article on the NHS website. If you are worried by any aspect of your health make sure you go and see your doctor or book an appointment at your local clinic.
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