Triamcinolone acetonide ( Kenalog, Aristocort,), is a topical corticosteroid that interacts with steroid cytoplasmic receptors to induce anti-inflammatory effects. Triamcinolone acetonide comes in cream, ointment, liquid, lotion, and aerosol of various strengths. It is used as a paste for used in the mouth, or cream for use on the skin. Triamcinolone acetonide paste is used for mouth sores after meals two or three times daily, and at bedtime, while Triamcinolone acetonide cream is primarily used on the skin, applied two to four times a day. What's Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream Used For?
Triamcinolone acetonide cream reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause redness, itching, dryness, scaling, crusting, …show more content…
And remember:
$ Do not bandage or cover treated skin areas unless advised by your physician, and if you are treating for dermatitis on a baby, do not use tight-fitting diaper, or a diaper covering plastic pants. This will result in the skin that is treated with Triamcinolone cream to possibly increase the amount of the medication absorbed in the skin, which may lead to serious side effects.
$ Do not use Triamcinolone cream in larger amounts, or longer than recommended
$ Avoid using Triamcinolone acetonide cream on body areas where you have thin skin or skin folds, on your face, or near your eyes.
$ Since children are more sensitive to medications, seek the advice of your pediatrician.
$ Triamcinolone cream will not treat fungal, bacterial, or viral skin infections and contact your physician if your condition does not improve or if it gets worse after several days.
Are There Any Side Effects to Look Out For?
Seek immediate emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction:
$ Breathing difficulties, or you break out in hives.
$ Any swelling of your lips, face, throat, or