Triamcinolone Acetonide, Dimethicone
PrescriptionNombres comerciales: Scarzen
About This Medication
DESCRIPTION The topical corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and anti-pruritic agents. Triamcinolone acetonide is designated chemically as pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,9-fluoro-11,21-dihydroxy-16,17-[(1-methylethylidene) bis (oxy)]-,(11ß,16α)-. C 24 H 31 FO 6 , and M.W. of 434.51; CAS Reg. No. 76-25-5. Its structural formula is: Each gram of 0.1% Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP contains 1 mg triamcinolone acetonide, in a washable cream base of cetyl alcohol, cetyl esters wax, glycerin, glyceryl monostearate, isopropyl palmitate, polysorbate-60, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbic acid, and sorbitan monostearate. image description
Indicaciones y Uso
Dosificación y Administración
Side Effects Overview
Advertencias y Precauciones
Warnings • For external use only. • Avoid contact with eyes. Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ condition worsens ■ symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days Do not use on deep or puncture wounds, animal bites or serious burns. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Contraindicaciones
CONTRAINDICATIONS Triamcinolone acetonide cream is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation.
Frequently Asked Questions
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Triamcinolone acetonide cream is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Topical corticosteroids are generally applied to the affected area as a thin film from two to three times daily depending on the severity of the condition. Occlusive dressing may be used for the management of psoriasis or recalcitrant conditions. If an infection develops, the use of occlusive dressing should be discontinued and appropriate antimicrobial therapy instituted.
Warnings • For external use only. • Avoid contact with eyes. Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ condition worsens ■ symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days Do not use on deep or puncture wounds, animal bites or serious burns. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
CONTRAINDICATIONS Triamcinolone acetonide cream is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation.
Triamcinolone Acetonide, Dimethicone is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
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- • DailyMed — Triamcinolone Acetonide, Dimethicone drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Triamcinolone Acetonide, Dimethicone label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 1014314 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Triamcinolone Acetonide, Dimethicone (FDA National Drug Code)
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