Label: TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE ointment

  • Category: HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: Abbreviated New Drug Application

Drug Label Information

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
    For Dermatologic Use Only - Not For Ophthalmic Use - Rx Only
  • DESCRIPTION
    The topical corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and anti-pruritic agents. The steroids in this class include triamcinolone acetonide ...
  • CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
    Topical corticosteroids share anti-inflammatory, anti-pruritic and vasoconstrictive actions. The mechanism of anti-inflammatory activity of the topical corticosteroids is unclear. Various ...
  • INDICATIONS AND USAGE
    Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
  • CONTRAINDICATIONS
    Topical corticosteroids are contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation.
  • PRECAUTIONS
    General - Systemic absorption of topical corticosteroids has produced reversible hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression, manifestations of Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia, and ...
  • ADVERSE REACTIONS
    The following local adverse reactions are reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids, but may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings. These reactions are listed in an ...
  • OVERDOSAGE
    Topically applied corticosteroids can be absorbed in sufficient amounts to produce systemic effects (see - PRECAUTIONS, General).
  • DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
    Apply a thin film of the 0.1% Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment, as appropriate, to the affected area two to three times daily. Occlusive Dressing Technique - Occlusive dressings may be used for ...
  • HOW SUPPLIED
    Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment USP, 0.1% is supplied in 15 g (NDC 51672-1284-1), 30 g (NDC 51672-1284-2), and 80 g (NDC 51672-1284-8) tubes. Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)[see USP ...
  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
    Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc., Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T 1C1 - Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., Hawthorne, NY 10532 - Revised: December, 2016 - PK-1203-5 ...
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 30 g Tube Carton
    NDC 51672-1284-2 - 30 g - Triamcinolone Acetonide - Ointment USP, 0.1% FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC USE. Rx only - Keep this and all medications out of the reach of ...
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