If your dog has a runny nose and isn't sick, he might have something lodged in his nasal passages. Dogs often sniff small objects up their noses; he could have inhaled a blade of grass or a seed. Often, your dog will sneeze out the object on his own; if health symptoms persist, your vet can removed the foreign object.
Because Nystatin is not absorbed well in the bloodstream, eMedtv advises that it is not an effective remedy for fungal infections of the bladder, brain or bloodstream. It is approved for use in children and is often used to treat thrush and diaper rash in infants. According to eMedtv, Nystatin USP ointment and other forms of Nystatin are well tolerated, causing unwanted side effects in less than 0.1 percent of those who use it. Side effects of the ointment include eczema, itching, burning, rash and pain that occurs upon application.
Nystatin Ointment USP contains 100,000 USP Nystatin Units per gram in an ointment base of light mineral oil and white petrolatum. Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using nystatin topical and call your doctor at once if you have severe burning, itching, rash, pain, or other irritation where the medicine is applied. Less serious side effects may include mild itching or irritation. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.