Generic name: triamcinolone acetonide
Dosage form: Lotion USP
Drug class:Topical steroids
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 23, 2021.
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Kenalog Lotion Description
The topical corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and antipruric agents. The steroids in this class include triamcinolone acetonide. Triamcinolone acetonide is designated chemically as 9-Fluoro-11β, 16α, 17,21-tetrahydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione cyclic 16,17-acetal with acetone. Graphic formula:
Each mL of 0.025% and 0.1% Kenalog Lotion (Triamcinolone Acetonide Lotion) provides 0.25 mg and 1 mg triamcinolone acetonide, respectively, in a lotion base containing propylene glycol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, sorbitan monopalmitate, polysorbate 20, simethicone, and purified water.
Kenalog Lotion - Clinical Pharmacology
Topical corticosteroids share anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive actions.
The mechanism of anti-inflammatory activity of the topical corticosteroids is unclear.
Various laboratory methods, including vasoconstrictor assays are used to compare and predict potencies and/or clinical efficacies of the topical corticosteroids. There is some evidence to suggest that a recognizable correlation exists bet...
