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hamycin

Polyene antibiotic · Antifungal

Polyene antibioticAntifungalATC null
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
none in our sources
PREGNANCY
X
FDA category + note

Mechanism

Causes leakage from cell membranes.

Indications

Oral thrush (topical)Cutaneous candidiasis (topical)Monilial vaginitis (topical)Trichomonas vaginitis (topical)Otomycosis by Aspergillus (topical)

Pharmacokinetics

Bioavailability
A fraction of the orally administered dose is absorbed, but cannot be relied upon for systemic mycosis.

Pregnancy & lactation

Pregnancy

X

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Sources: KD Tripathi 7e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team