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- $Subject{Aristocort Fujisawa A Flutex Syosset Kenalog Westwood/Squibb
- Kenalog-H Triacet triamcinolone acetonide Del-Rey Triderm Trymex Savage
- topical Adrenocorticosteroid hormone fluid balance regulation temperature
- inflammation cortisone-like skin inflammation redness swelling itching
- discomfort dermatitis eczema poison ivy}
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- Copyright (C) 1993 Publications International, Ltd.
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- triamcinolone (topical)
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- BRAND NAMES (Manufacturers)
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- Aristocort (Fujisawa)
- Aristocort A (Fujisawa)
- Flutex (Syosset)
- Kenalog (Westwood/Squibb)
- Kenalog-H (Westwood/Squibb)
- Triacet (various manufacturers)
- triamcinolone acetonide (various manufacturers)
- Triderm (Del-Rey)
- Trymex (Savage)
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- TYPE OF DRUG
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- Adrenocorticosteroid hormone
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- INGREDIENT
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- triamcinolone
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- DOSAGE FORMS
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- Ointment (0.025%, 0.1%, and 0.5%)
- Cream (0.025%, 0.1%, and 0.5%)
- Lotion (0.025% and 0.1%)
- Paste (0.1%)
- Aerosol (two seconds of spray delivers approximately 0.2 mg of drug, with
- 10.3% alcohol)
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- STORAGE
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- Triamcinolone ointment, cream, lotion, and paste should be stored at room
- temperature in tightly closed containers. This medication should never be
- frozen.
- The spray (foam) form of this medication is packed under pressure. It
- should not be stored near heat or an open flame or in direct sunlight, and the
- container should never be punctured.
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- USES
-
- Your adrenal glands naturally produce certain cortisone-like chemicals.
- These chemicals are involved in various processes in the body (such as
- maintenance of fluid balance, regulation of temperature, and reaction to
- inflammation). Triamcinolone belongs to a group of drugs known as
- adrenocorticosteroids (or cortisone-like medications). It is used to relieve
- the skin inflammation (redness, swelling, itching, and discomfort) associated
- with conditions such as dermatitis, eczema, and poison ivy. How this drug
- acts to relieve these disorders is not completely understood.
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- TREATMENT
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- Before applying this medication, wash your hands. Then, unless your
- doctor gives you different instructions, gently wash the area of the skin
- where the medication is to be applied. With a clean towel, pat the area
- almost dry; it should be slightly damp when you put the medicine on.
- If you are using the lotion form of this medication, shake it well before
- pouring. The contents tend to settle on the bottom of the bottle, so it is
- necessary to shake the container to distribute the ingredients evenly and
- equalize the doses.
- Apply a small amount of the medication to the affected area in a thin
- layer. Do not bandage the area unless your doctor tells you to do so. If you
- are to apply an occlusive dressing (like kitchen plastic wrap), be sure you
- understand the instructions. Wash your hands again after application.
- If you are using the aerosol spray form of this medication, shake the can
- in order to disperse the medication evenly. Hold the can upright six to eight
- inches from the area to be sprayed, and spray the area for one to three
- seconds. DO NOT SMOKE while you are using the aerosol spray.
- If you miss a dose of this medication, apply the dose as soon as
- possible, unless it is almost time for the next application. In that case, do
- not apply the missed dose; just return to your regular dosing schedule. Do
- not put twice as much of the medication on your skin at the next application.
-
- SIDE EFFECTS
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- Minor.
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- Acne, burning sensation, irritation of the affected area, or skin
- dryness.
- If the affected area is extremely dry or scaling, the skin may be
- moistened by soaking in water or by applying water with a clean cloth before
- applying the medication. The ointment form is probably better for dry skin.
- A mild, temporary stinging sensation may occur after this medication is
- applied. If this persists, contact your doctor.
-
- Major.
-
- Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or
- particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about
- blistering, increased hair growth, itching, loss of skin color, rash,
- secondary infection in the area being treated, or thinning of the skin with
- easy bruising.
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- INTERACTIONS
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- This medication should not interact with other medications as long as it
- is used according to the directions given to you by your doctor or pharmacist.
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- WARNINGS
-
- * Tell your doctor about unusual or allergic reactions you have had to
- any medications, especially to triamcinolone or other adrenocorticosteroids
- (such as amcinonide, betamethasone, clocortolone, cortisone, desonide,
- desoximetasone, dexamethasone, diflorasone, flumethasone, fluocinolone,
- fluocinonide, fluorometholone, flurandrenolide, halcinonide, hydrocortisone,
- methylprednisolone, prednisolone, and prednisone).
- * Tell your doctor if you now have or if you have ever had blood vessel
- disease, chicken pox, diabetes mellitus, fungal infection, peptic ulcers,
- shingles, tuberculosis of the lungs or skin, vaccinia, or any other type of
- infection, especially at the site currently being treated.
- * If any kind of irritation develops while you are using this drug, you
- should immediately discontinue its use and notify your doctor.
- * This product is intended for topical use only. It is not for use in
- the eyes or on the mucous membranes; contact may result in side effects.
- * Do not use this product with an occlusive wrap unless your doctor
- directs you to do so. Systemic absorption of this drug is increased if
- extensive areas of the body are treated, particularly if occlusive bandages
- are used. If it is necessary for you to use this drug under a wrap, follow
- your doctor's instructions exactly; do not leave the wrap in place longer than
- specified.
- * If you are using this medication on a child's diaper area. It is
- important to not put tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants on the child.
- This may lead to increased systemic absorption of the medication and an
- increase in side effects.
- * In order to avoid freezing skin tissue when using the aerosol form of
- triamcinolone, it is important that you are sure you do not spray for more
- than three seconds, and be sure to hold the container at least six inches away
- from the skin.
- * To prevent side effects when using the aerosol form of this medication
- on the face, cover your eyes, and do not inhale the spray.
- * Do not use this medication for longer than the time prescribed by your
- doctor.
- * It is very important that you tell your doctor if you are pregnant. If
- large amounts of triamcinolone are applied for prolonged periods, some of it
- will be absorbed and may cross the placenta. Although extensive studies in
- humans have not yet been conducted, birth defects have been observed in the
- offspring of animals that were given large oral doses of this type of drug
- during pregnancy. Also, tell your doctor if you are currently breast-feeding
- an infant. If absorbed through the skin, small amounts of triamcinolone pass
- into breast milk and may cause growth suppression or a decrease in natural
- adrenocorticosteroid hormone production in the nursing infant.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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