Triamacort Ointment 5gm

Introduction About TRIAMACORT OINTMENT

TRIAMACORT OINTMENT contains triamcinolone acetonide, which belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids. It is used to manage and relieve itching and inflammatory conditions of corticosteroid-responsive skin diseases (dermatoses) such as seborrheic otitis externa (ear infection), dermatitis (skin inflammation) including allergic contact dermatitis (itchy skin rash due to allergies), winter dermatitis (a skin disease that occurs during winter), eczema (a dry, itchy, inflamed skin condition), psoriasis (a skin disorder with raised, rough, reddened areas covered with dry, fine silvery scales) and diaper rash, etc.

Before applying TRIAMACORT OINTMENT inform your doctor if you have Cushing’s syndrome (overproduction of corticosteroid hormones), hyperglycemia (elevated blood sugar levels), glucosuria (glucose in the urine) and increased pressure in the brain.

TRIAMACORT OINTMENT should be used during pregnancy only if necessary. TRIAMACORT OINTMENT should be used with caution by breastfeeding women, as it is not known whether it passes through breast milk. TRIAMACORT OINTMENT should be used with caution in children. Contact your doctor if any of the side effects get worse or persist.

Uses Of TRIAMACORT OINTMENT

Relieves inflammatory and itching symptoms of corticosteroid-responsive skin diseases (dermatoses) of the following conditions:

• seborrheic otitis externa (ear infection)
• dermatitis (skin inflammation)
• contact allergic dermatitis (an itchy skin rash caused by allergies)
• winter dermatitis (a skin disease that occurs during winter)
• eczema (a dry, itchy, inflamed skin condition)
• psoriasis (a skin disorder with raised, rough, reddened areas covered with dry, fine silvery scales)
• diaper rash

How TRIAMACORT OINTMENT Works

TRIAMACORT OINTMENT is a corticosteroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers called prostaglandins that cause pain, inflammation and allergy reactions.

How to use TRIAMACORT OINTMENT

Apply TRIAMACORT OINTMENT as directed by your physician. It is for external use only. Wash your hands with soap and water and apply a thin layer of the medicine to the affected area of the skin and rub it gently. Do not apply it to or near the eyes. Do not wrap or cover the skin with a bandage unless advised by the doctor.

How To Manage Side Effects

Stop using TRIAMACORT OINTMENT and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:

• irritation

Warning & Precautions

Pregnancy

Monitoring required

TRIAMACORT OINTMENT should be used with caution during pregnancy only if recommended by your doctor. Contact your doctor before applying TRIAMACORT OINTMENT.

Breastfeeding

Use with Caution

TRIAMACORT OINTMENT should be used with caution by breastfeeding mothers as it is not known whether it passes through breast milk. Contact your doctor before applying TRIAMACORT OINTMENT.

Allergy

Contraindicated

Do not use TRIAMACORT OINTMENT if you are allergic to triamcinolone and its constituents.

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug Interactions:

Tell your doctor if you are applying or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, vitamin supplements or herbal products.

Overdosage:

If you or anyone has used an excessive amount of TRIAMACORT OINTMENT than that was recommended, it may cause side effects such as reversible hypothalamic pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis suppression, symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome such as weight gain, thin arms and legs, round face, etc., high blood sugar levels and glucose in urine. Consult your doctor immediately if any of the side effects get worse or persist.

Synopsis

More Information

• Keep TRIAMACORT OINTMENT out of the sight and reach from children
• TRIAMACORT OINTMENT should be stored below 25°C

FAQs About TRIAMACORT OINTMENT

Q: What is TRIAMACORT OINTMENT used for?

A: TRIAMACORT OINTMENT is used to relieve itching and inflammatory conditions of corticosteroid-responsive skin diseases (dermatoses) such as seborrheic otitis externa (ear infection), dermatitis (skin inflammation) including allergic contact dermatitis (itchy skin rash due to allergies), winter dermatitis (a skin disease that occurs during winter), eczema (a dry, itchy, inflamed skin condition), psoriasis (a skin disorder with raised, rough, reddened areas covered with dry, fine silvery scales) and diaper rash. Contact your doctor before applying TRIAMACORT OINTMENT.

Q: How to use TRIAMACORT OINTMENT?

A: Apply TRIAMACORT OINTMENT as directed by your physician. It is for external use only. Wash your hands with soap and water and apply a thin layer of the medicine to the affected area of the skin and rub it gently. Do not apply it to the eyes. Do not wrap or cover the skin with a bandage unless advised by the doctor.

Q: Is TRIAMACORT OINTMENT safe in pregnancy?

A: TRIAMACORT OINTMENT should be used during pregnancy only if necessary. Contact your doctor before applying TRIAMACORT OINTMENT.

Q: Can I stop using TRIAMACORT OINTMENT?

A: This medicine should not be stopped suddenly. You may notice the return of symptoms within a few days if you stop applying the medicine.

Q: What happens if I applied TRIAMACORT OINTMENT in excess?

A: If you use an excessive amount of TRIAMACORT OINTMENT than prescribed, it may get absorbed through the skin, cause side effects such as reversible hypothalamic pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis suppression, symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome such as weight gain, thin arms and legs, round face, etc., high blood sugar levels and glucose in urine.

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Author Details

Written By Dr. Dhivakaran R - BDS

Reviewed For Accuracy By Dr. Karthikeyan Rajagopal - M. Pharma, Ph.D (Pharmacology)

Last updated on 28 Jan 2023 | 12:56 PM(IST)