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Treats skin irritation, allergic reactions, and other types of skin problems. Belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids.
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Aristocort A, Triamcot, Triderm, Kenalog |
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Triamcinolone
Aristocort A, Triamcot, Triderm, Kenalog
Uses
Treats skin irritation, allergic reactions, and other types of skin problems. Belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids.
Storage
- Store at room temperature away from heat and direct light.
- Do not freeze.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of the used medicine container and any leftover medicine after you have finished your treatment.
- You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.
Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
How To Use
- APPEARANCE: Cream, Spray, Ointment, Lotion.
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often.
- Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
This medicine comes with patient instructions.
- Read and follow these instructions carefully.
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
This medicine is for use on your skin only.
- Do not get it in your eyes, nose, or mouth.
- If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away.
Wash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.
Apply a thin layer to the affected area.
- Rub it in gently.
Do not cover the treated area with a bandage unless your doctor has told you to.
Side Effects
- Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
Redness, swelling, drainage, or pus from the area, or other signs of infection.
Severe itching, burning, or skin irritation.
Precautions
- You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to triamcinolone.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, apply it as soon as you can.
- If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to apply the medicine and skip the missed dose.
- Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Drug Interactions
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have diabetes, glaucoma or Cushing's syndrome.
- Tell your doctor if you have an infection on your skin.
Do not put this medicine on your face or neck unless your doctor tells you to do so.
If this medicine is used on the diaper area of a child, avoid using tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants.
Do not use this medicine for a skin problem that has not been checked by your doctor.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse, call your doctor.
Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits while you are using this medicine.
- Be sure to keep all appointments.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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