Aureocort
Common English name: Triamcinolone with chlortetracycline
Brand: Aureocort
Application: Inflammatory and infectious skin diseases such as eczema and severe dermatitis - Insect bites
Medication information of Ariocort ointment
Contraindications Ariocort ointment
Drug Interaction Ariocort Ointment
Tips to consider before taking Ariocort
Possible side effects of Ariocort ointment
How to maintain Ariocort ointment
Medication information of Ariocort ointment
Ariocort ointment contains two ingredients called triamcinolone and chlorotetracycline. Triamcinolone is a potent topical corticosteroid. Topical corticosteroids are also called topical steroids. Topical steroids, in addition to being moisturizing (emollient), are also used to treat inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis. Triamcinolone relieves inflammation, itching and redness. Chlorotetracycline is an antibacterial agent used to treat infected areas of the skin.
Ariocort ointment is prescribed to treat inflammation and infection of the skin. This inflammation or infection can be caused by eczema or infectious dermatitis and insect bites, and is usually used twice a day for a week. Strong topical steroids such as triamcinolone are generally not suitable for children, although a dermatologist may sometimes prescribe shorter doses of this ointment for an older child.
Contraindications Ariocort ointment
• Pay attention to the expiration date of the medicine and do not take it if the medicine in your hand has expired.
Never give the medicine to anyone else, even if you have the same symptoms.
• Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor. Because you have hypoglycemia.
Check for drug interactions and be sure to tell your doctor what other medications you are taking.
Drug Interaction Ariocort Ointment
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter medicines and herbal products) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Tips to consider before taking Ariocort
Some medications can not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is better that your doctor knows the following before using Ariocort ointment:
• If you have acne or rosacea.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• If you have a history of an allergic reaction to a skin product or to a specific antibacterial drug such as tetracycline.
Possible side effects of Ariocort ointment
All medications can cause side effects; But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away shortly after taking Ariocort ointment. In case of persistent side effects, the doctor should be informed:
• Burning sensation, thinning of the skin, permanent stretch marks, allergic contact dermatitis, acne, rosacea, hair growth at the ointment site, triamcinolone may pass through your skin and into your bloodstream.
Talk to your doctor if you have any symptoms that you think may be caused by Ariocort ointment.
How to maintain Ariocort ointment
• Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
• Store the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.