Pediaderm TA (Topical application)
Generic name:triamcinolone (topical application route) [ trye-am-SIN-oh-lone-a-SEET-oh-nide ]
Drug class:Topical steroids
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 30, 2022.
The Pediaderm TA brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Aristocort A
- Cinolar
- Dermasorb TA Complete Kit
- Kenalog
- Pediaderm TA
- Triacet
- Triamcot
- Trianex
- Triderm
- Zytopic
In Canada
- Aristocort C Concentrate
- Aristocort D Dilute
- Aristocort R Ointment Regular
- Aristocort R Regular
- Kenalog Cream
- Kenalog Ointment
- Kenalog Spray
- Triaderm Mild Cream
- Triaderm Mild Ointment
- Triaderm Regular Cream
- Triaderm Regular Ointment
- Trianide Mild-Cream
Available Dosage Forms:
- Lotion
- Cream
- Spray
- Ointment
Therapeutic Class: Corticosteroid, Intermediate
Pharmacologic Class: Triamcinolone
Uses for Pediaderm TA
Triamcinolone topical is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions. This medicine is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Pediaderm TA
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of triamcinolone topical in the pediatric population. However, because of this medicine's toxicity, it should be used with caution. Children may absorb large amounts through the skin, which can cause serious side effects. If your child is using this medicine, follow your doctor's instructions very carefully.
Geriatric
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of triamcinolone topical in geriatric patients.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol
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