Triamcinolone NN
General English name: Triamcinolone NN
Application: fungal and bacterial infections of the skin
Pharmaceutical forms of triamcinolone ointment NN
Pharmaceutical Information Triamcinolone Ointment NN
Amount and method of using triamcinolone ointment NN
Contraindications to the use of triamcinolone ointment NN
Use of triamcinolone NN ointment during pregnancy and lactation
Drug Interactions Triamcinolone Ointment NN
Special warnings and precautions while taking triamcinolone NN ointment
Overuse of triamcinolone NN ointment (drug poisoning)
Storage conditions of triamcinolone NN ointment
Pharmaceutical forms of triamcinolone ointment NN
Ointment
Pharmaceutical Information Triamcinolone Ointment NN
Triamcinolone NN is a potent topical corticosteroid used to treat skin rashes caused by a bacterial or fungal infection of the skin; Topical corticosteroids are also called topical steroids. Triamcinolone Ointment relieves inflammation, itching and redness.
The difference between triamcinolone NN (triamcinolone + neomycin + nystatin) and triamcinolone ointment is in its antibacterial and antifungal agent. Neomycin is an antibiotic that kills some bacteria. Nystatin is also an antifungal drug that inhibits the growth of yeast (candidiasis) fungi. It is recommended for short-term treatment (less than two weeks) of inflammatory candidiasis (fungal infection of the skin), bacterial infection of the skin and other skin lesions such as eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis.
Amount and method of using triamcinolone ointment NN
- Read the package leaflet carefully before starting treatment with triamcinolone NN ointment. This brochure will help you to get comprehensive information about how to use the ointment and to be aware of its possible side effects.
- The dosage of triamcinolone NN ointment may vary from person to person, but it is usually given twice a day (morning and evening); Use the medicine exactly as your doctor advised.
- Before using the ointment, wash and dry the affected area thoroughly and then apply the ointment on the affected area.
- Triamcinolone NN ointment is for use on the skin only and should not be applied to the skin under the armpits, near the groin, inside the eyes (using this ointment near the skin of the eyes worsens glaucoma), nose and mouth.
- Taking triamcinolone NN for more than two weeks (especially in children) may increase drug absorption and systemic side effects.
- If your illness does not improve or worsens 1 week after taking this ointment, see your doctor.
- Wash and dry your hands before and after using triamcinolone ointment to prevent the spread of infection.
Contraindications to the use of triamcinolone ointment NN
- Pay attention to the expiration date of triamcinolone ointment and do not take it if the medicine you are on has expired.
- Never give triamcinolone ointment to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
- Do not share a tube of triamcinolone ointment with another person, as infection may be transmitted between you by rubbing the head of the cream tube into the wound.
- Check for drug interactions with triamcinolone ointment, and if you are taking a drug that interacts with this drug, talk to your doctor about using your medications.
- Triamcinolone NN should not be used in infants less than one year of age.
- This ointment should not be used if you have a history of allergies to neomycin and nystatin.
Use of triamcinolone NN ointment during pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy and lactation, you should not use the drug arbitrarily without consulting your doctor. Medications can have devastating effects on the fetus or on yourself. If you need this ointment seriously and with a doctor's prescription, you can use this medicine during pregnancy.
Drug Interactions Triamcinolone Ointment NN
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 and herbal medicines) 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.
Be sure to tell your doctor before taking triamcinolone NN if you are taking such medications: Corticosteroids (eg, prednisone), immunosuppressive drugs (such as cyclosporine).
Special warnings and precautions while taking triamcinolone NN ointment
Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is better for your doctor to know the following before using triamcinolone NN ointment:
If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or if you are breast-feeding.
If you are using this medicine for your child, check his height and growth regularly, as this medicine may affect his growth.
If you are taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
Side effects of triamcinolone ointment NN
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 the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the physician should be informed:
- Skin changes (pimples, hair growth)
- Skin irritation
- skin dryness
- Swelling and redness of the skin
- skin itching
- Thinning and flaking of the skin
Important Note: Although allergies to triamcinolone NN ointment are very rare, see your doctor if you notice any of these symptoms:
Severe allergic symptoms such as rash; Itchy skin, redness, swelling, fatigue, shortness of breath; Difficulty breathing or speaking, unusual violence, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue or throat
Symptoms of high blood sugar such as headache, drowsiness, more thirst, more hunger, more urination, burning, rapid breathing
Dizziness, muscle weakness, feeling tired, mood swings, hunger or severe weight loss
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel are due to the use of triamcinolone ointment.
Overuse of triamcinolone NN ointment (drug poisoning)
- Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
- If you feel that someone has been poisoned and you have symptoms such as shortness of breath, loss of consciousness, call the emergency room immediately.
Storage conditions of triamcinolone NN ointment
- Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
- Keep the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.