Aristocort
This product is designed to alleviate inflammatory skin conditions and is effectively utilized for systemic inflammatory control.
Strengths: 4mg
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Medicine details
- Therapeutic class
Corticosteroid
- Pharmacological class
Cortical Steroid
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to triamcinolone; bacterial skin infections
- Precautions and warnings
avoid covering treated area; use sparingly on fragile skin
- Minor side effects
itching; dryness
- Moderate side effects
skin thinning; stretch marks
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Lederle
- Onset Time
Variable
- Duration
Variable
- Storage instructions
Store at cool temperature.
- Age restrictions
Use with caution in children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Discuss with a doctor. Breastfeeding: Consult a medical professional.
Serious side effects
adrenal suppression — requires immediate medical attention; severe infection — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
This product is designed to alleviate inflammatory skin conditions and is effectively utilized for systemic inflammatory control.
Mechanism of action
Triamcinolone acts as a synthetic corticosteroid. It suppresses the immune system and reduces inflammation by inhibiting the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation, such as prostaglandins and leukotrienes.
Aristocort
This product is designed to alleviate inflammatory skin conditions and is effectively utilized for systemic inflammatory control.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Triamcinolone
- Listed indication(s): Inflammatory Skin Conditions, Eczema, Psoriasis
Available option
- 120 tablets - 4 mg434-4-mg-2085