Triamcinolone Topical

Information about Triamcinolone Topical

Triamcinolone topical uses

Triamcinolone Topical is used in the treatment of allergic conditions.

How triamcinolone topical works

Triamcinolone Topical is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.

Common side effects of triamcinolone topical

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

Available Medicine for Triamcinolone Topical

    Frequently asked questions for Triamcinolone Topical

    Triamcinolone Topical

    Q. Is Triamcinolone Topical an antibiotic/sulfa/steroid drug?
    Triamcinolone Topical is not an antibiotic/sulfa drug. It belongs to class of medications called as corticosteroids
    Q. Is Triamcinolone Topical the same as Daktarin/Kemakort/Lanacort?
    Kemakort, Kemakort, Retard are the names of Triamcinolone Topical available in the market. Daktarin is the brand name of miconazole, while Lanacort is the brand name of the drug Hydrocortisone acetate
    Q. Is Triamcinolone Topical safe for babies?
    No. Triamcinolone Topical is not safe for babies and in children below 6 years of age
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    Q. Does Triamcinolone Topical cure ringworm infection/acne/impetigo/tinea versicolor or thrush?
    Triamcinolone Topical is not effective in the treatment of ringworm, acne, impetigo, tinea versicolor or thrush. However, it helps in reducing the inflammation caused by these conditions.

    Content on this page was last updated on 18 February, 2020, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)