GENERIC NAME: TRIAMCINOLONE - DENTAL (try-am-SIN-oh-lone)
BRAND NAME(S): Kenalog in Orabase, Oralone
Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage
USES: This medication is used to treat swelling or discomfort of the mouth and gums.
HOW TO USE: Dab or press (do not rub) a small amount of paste onto the area to be treated until the paste adheres and a smooth, slippery film develops. A cotton swab may be used to apply the paste. Do not attempt to spread or rub the paste in. This will only cause it to become crumbly and granular, or gritty. Apply to the affected area two or three times daily after meals and at bedtime or as directed by your doctor. Avoid contact with the eyes. The treated area should not be bandaged or otherwise covered or wrapped unless directed by your doctor or dentist. Do not use this medication if you have a herpes-type infection, other infection, sores in the mouth or throat, unless directed to do so by your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause burning, itching, irritation, dryness, redness, and lightening of the skin color. Mouth infections can become worse when using this medication. Notify your doctor or dentist if redness or irritation do not improve and if blistering or peeling is present. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, breathing trouble. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: herpes-type infection, other infections or sores of the mouth or throat, allergies. Though very unlikely, it is possible this medication will be absorbed into your bloodstream. This may have undesirable consequences that may require additional corticosteroid treatment. This is especially true for children and for those who have used this for an extended period of time and if they also have serious medical problems such as serious infections, injuries or surgeries. This precaution applies for up to one year after stopping use of this drug. Tell your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: vision problems, persistent headache, increased thirst or urination, unusual weakness or weight loss, dizziness. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details, and inform them that you use (or have used) this medication. If used for an extended period of time, it is possible this medication may suppress a child's growth. Consult the child's doctor about this. 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 topical form of triamcinolone is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast- feeding.
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