Generic kenalog (triamcinolone) Dosage, Uses, Warnings

Working

Generic Kenalog (Triamcinolone) Acetate is a corticosteroid, a man-made drug that resembles your own cortisol hormones. When inflammation develops as an immune response to a threat or injury, certain cells in your body will release substances, including prostaglandins, that will cause inflammation at the site in question. When the Generic Kenalog Injection is administered, it will inhibit the action of the cells so the inflammatory chemical production is reduced and you will be relieved of the pain..

Dosage

Use Generic Kenalog (Triamcinolone Topical) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Triamcinolone topical cream, lotion, ointment, or spray is for use only on the skin. Generic Kenalog dental paste is applied directly onto an ulcer inside the mouth and left in place.

Precautions

Before using Generic Kenalog (Triamcinolone) tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other steroids (e.g., hydrocortisone); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor, dentist, or pharmacist if you have: herpes-type infection, other infections/sores of the mouth or throat. Before using this medication, tell your doctor, dentist, or pharmacist your medical history. Rarely, using corticosteroid medications for a long time can make it more difficult for your body to respond to physical stress. Therefore, before having surgery or emergency treatment, or if you get a serious illness/injury, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using this medication or have used this medication within the past few months.

Though it is unlikely, this medication may temporarily slow down a child's growth if used for a long time. See the doctor regularly so your child's height can be checked. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if this form of triamcinolone passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Side Effects

Talk to your doctor right away if you have one or more of these serious side effects:

• severe mood changes or depression
• bloody or black, tarry stools
• muscle weakness
• confusion
• very high blood pressure
• fast heart rate
• shortness of breath
• blurred vision
• severe headache
• seizure
• pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), as indicated by symptoms such as pain in the upper stomach area, nausea, or vomiting