Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 16, 2022.
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 triamcinolone
Triamcinolone topical is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions. Triamcinolone is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).
Triamcinolone is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using triamcinolone
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 triamcinolone, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to triamcinolone 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 triamcinolone'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 triamcinolone, follow your doctor's instructions very carefully.
Geriatric
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