What Is Triamcinolone Actonide Cream For?
Triamcinolone acetonide cream is used on the skin to relieve redness, swelling, itching, scaling and crusting. It is a practically odorless, white cream that is usually applied to the affected area of skin as a thin film and rubbed in gently two to four times a day. Stop using triamcinolone acetonide cream and tell your doctor if you have any adverse symptoms.
Facts
Triamcinolone acetonide cream is used on the skin to relieve redness, swelling, itching, scaling, and crusting. It cannot be purchased over the counter, it must be prescribed by your doctor. The active ingredient, triamcinolone acetonide, is a corticosteroid. Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream is a nearly odorless, white cream. It comes in three strengths (0.025%, 0.1% and 0.5%) in 15-gram and 80-gram tubes and in 1-pound jars.
Benefits
Triamcinolone acetonide cream can relieve itching, redness, and swelling caused by eczema, dermatitis, poison oak or poison ivy, rash, insect bites and other dermatoses.
Use
The cream is usually applied to the affected area of skin as a thin film and rubbed in gently two to four times a day. Follow your doctor's specific instructions. If the condition you are treating worsens, stop using and call your doctor.
Common Side Effects
Triamcinolone acetonide cream can cause burning, itching, irritation, dryness, inflammation of hair follicles, excessive growth of hair, acne-like eruptions, diminished skin pigmentation, dermatitis around the mouth, allergic contact dermatitis, softening of the skin, secondary infections, skin atrophy, stretch marks and prickly heat.
Use for Children
Children can use the cream under a doctor's supervision, but special care should be taken not to apply too much or too frequently.
Special Considerations
If you have had an allergic reaction to a product that contains triamcinolone acetonide or some other corticosteroid, be sure to tell your doctor before using triamcinolone acetonide cream. If you have an allergic reaction (rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, difficulty breathing, skin infection), contact your doctor immediately.
Warning
Triamcinolone acetonide (the active ingredient) can be absorbed through the skin, especially if it is covered with a bandage or similar covering. It is possible to absorb enough triamcinolone acetonide through the skin to make you sick. It may cause unusual tiredness, weight loss, muscle weakness, headache, swelling in the lower extremities, increased thirst, redistribution of body fat (often seen as "moon face"), decreased ability to fight off infection, difficulty sleeping, skin bruising, joint pain, and vision problems. Contact your doctor if you have any of these symptoms.
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