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HOW SUPPLIED Triderm (Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP), 0.025% is supplied in: 15 grams tube NDC 0316-0165-15 85.2 grams tube NDC 0316-0165-85 454 grams jar NDC 0316-0165-16 Triderm (Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP), 0.1% is supplied in: 28.4 grams tube NDC 0316-0170-01 85.2 grams tube NDC 0316-0170-03 Triderm (Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP), 0.5% is supplied in: 15 grams tube NDC 0316-0175-15 454 grams jar NDC 0316-0175-16; Triderm (Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP), 0.1% tube label NDC 0316-0170-01 Rx Only TRIDERM TM Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP, 0.1% 1 oz (28.4 grams) WARNING: Keep Out Of Reach Of Children. For external use only. Not for ophthalmic use. . Each gram contains: 1 mg Triamcinolone Acetonide USP in a cream base consisting of purified water, emulsifying wax, mineral oil, propylene glycol, sorbitol solution, cetyl palmitate, sorbic acid, and potassium sorbate. Usual Dosage: 2 to 3 applications daily. See package insert for full prescribing information. TO OPEN: Use cap to puncture seal. IMPORTANT: Do not use if seal has been punctured or is not visible. Store at 20 o -25 o C (68 o -77 o F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Avoid excessive heat. Protect from freezing. See Crimp of tube for Expiration Date and Batch Number. Manufactured and Distributed by: Crown Laboratories, Inc., Johnson City, TN 37604 0.1% Label; Triderm (Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP), 0.1% carton label NDC 0316-0170-01 Rx Only TRIDERM TM Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP, 0.1% 1 oz (28.4 grams) WARNING: Keep Out Of Reach Of Children. For External Use Only. Not for Ophthalmic Use. Each gram contains: 1 mg triamcinolone acetonide USP in a cream base consisting of purified water, emulsifying wax, mineral oil, propylene glycol, sorbitol solution, cetyl palmitate, sorbic acid, and potassium sorbate. Directions for puncturing tube seal: Remove cap. Turn cap upside down and place puncture tip onto tube seal: push down until seal is punctured. Screw cap back on to close. IMPORTANT: Do not use if seal has been punctured or is not visible. Store at 20 o -25 o C (68 o -77 o F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Avoid excessive heat. Protect from freezing. Manufactured and Distributed by: Crown Laboratories, Inc. Johnson City, TN 37604 Usual Dosage: 2 to 3 applications daily. See package insert for full prescribing information. See end of carton for batch number and expiration date. 0.1% Carton; Triderm (Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP), 0.025% tube label NDC 0316-0165-15 Rx Only TRIDERM CREAM TM Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP, 0.025% 15 grams WARNING: Keep out of reach of children For External Use Only Not for Ophthalmic Use Store at 20 o -25 o C (68 o -77 o F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] Avoid excessive heat. Protect from freezing. Each gram contains 0.25 mg triamcinolone acetonide USP in a cream base consisting of purified water, emulsifying wax, mineral oil, propylene glycol, sorbitol solution, cetyl palmitate, sorbic acid, and potassium sorbate. USUAL DOSAGE: 2 or 4 applications daily. See package insert for full prescribing information. TO OPEN: Use cap to puncture seal. IMPORTANT: Do not use if seal has been punctured or is not visible. See crimp of tube for batch number and expiration date. Manufactured and Distributed by: Crown Laboratories, Inc. Johnson City, TN 37604 0.025% Label; Triderm (Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP), 0.025% carton label NDC 0316-0165-15 Rx Only TRIDERM CREAM TM Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP, 0.025% 15 grams WARNING: Keep out of reach of children For External Use Only Not for Ophthalmic Use USUAL DOSAGE: 2 or 4 applications daily. See package insert for full prescribing information. See end of carton for batch number and expiration date. Each gram contains 0.25 mg triamcinolone acetonide USP in a cream base consisting of purified water, emulsifying wax, mineral oil, propylene glycol, sorbitol solution, cetyl palmitate, sorbic acid, and potassium sorbate. Directions for puncturing seal: Remove cap. Turn cap upside down and place puncture tip onto tube seal; push down until seal is punctured. Screw cap back on to close IMPORTANT: Do not use if seal has been punctured or is not visible. Store at 20 o -25 o C (68 o -77 o F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] Avoid excessive heat. Protect from freezing. Manufactured and Distributed by: Crown Laboratories, Inc., Johnson City, TN 37604 0.025% Carton; Triderm (Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP), 0.5% tube label NDC 0316-0175-15 Rx Only TRIDERM CREAM TM Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP, 0.5% 15 grams WARNING: Keep out of reach of children For External Use Only Not for Ophthalmic Use Store at 20 o -25 o C (68 o -77 o F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] Avoid excessive heat. Protect from freezing. Each gram contains 5 mg triamcinolone acetonide USP in a cream base consisting of purified water, emulsifying wax, mineral oil, propylene glycol, sorbitol solution, cetyl palmitate, sorbic acid, and potassium sorbate. USUAL DOSAGE: 2 or 3 applications daily. See package insert for full prescribing information. TO OPEN: Use cap to puncture seal. IMPORTANT: Do not use if seal has been punctured or is not visible. See crimp of tube for batch number and expiration date. Manufactured and Distributed by: Crown Laboratories, Inc. Johnson City, TN 37604 0.5% Label; Triderm (Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP), 0.5% carton label NDC 0316-0175-15 Rx Only TRIDERM CREAM TM Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP, 0.5% 15 grams WARNING: Keep out of reach of children For External Use Only Not for Ophthalmic Use USUAL DOSAGE: 2 or 3 applications daily. See package insert for full prescribing information. See end of carton for batch number and expiration date. Each gram contains 5 mg triamcinolone acetonide USP in a cream base consisting of purified water, emulsifying wax, mineral oil, propylene glycol, sorbitol solution, cetyl palmitate, sorbic acid, and potassium sorbate. Directions for puncturing seal: Remove cap. Turn cap upside down and place puncture tip onto tube seal; push down until seal is punctured. Screw cap back on to close IMPORTANT: Do not use if seal has been punctured or is not visible. Store at 20 o -25 o C (68 o -77 o F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] Avoid excessive heat. Protect from freezing. Manufactured and Distributed by: Crown Laboratories, Inc., Johnson City, TN 37604 0.5% Carton
- HOW SUPPLIED Triderm (Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP), 0.025% is supplied in: 15 grams tube NDC 0316-0165-15 85.2 grams tube NDC 0316-0165-85 454 grams jar NDC 0316-0165-16 Triderm (Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP), 0.1% is supplied in: 28.4 grams tube NDC 0316-0170-01 85.2 grams tube NDC 0316-0170-03 Triderm (Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP), 0.5% is supplied in: 15 grams tube NDC 0316-0175-15 454 grams jar NDC 0316-0175-16
- Triderm (Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP), 0.1% tube label NDC 0316-0170-01 Rx Only TRIDERM TM Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP, 0.1% 1 oz (28.4 grams) WARNING: Keep Out Of Reach Of Children. For external use only. Not for ophthalmic use. . Each gram contains: 1 mg Triamcinolone Acetonide USP in a cream base consisting of purified water, emulsifying wax, mineral oil, propylene glycol, sorbitol solution, cetyl palmitate, sorbic acid, and potassium sorbate. Usual Dosage: 2 to 3 applications daily. See package insert for full prescribing information. TO OPEN: Use cap to puncture seal. IMPORTANT: Do not use if seal has been punctured or is not visible. Store at 20 o -25 o C (68 o -77 o F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Avoid excessive heat. Protect from freezing. See Crimp of tube for Expiration Date and Batch Number. Manufactured and Distributed by: Crown Laboratories, Inc., Johnson City, TN 37604 0.1% Label
- Triderm (Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP), 0.1% carton label NDC 0316-0170-01 Rx Only TRIDERM TM Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP, 0.1% 1 oz (28.4 grams) WARNING: Keep Out Of Reach Of Children. For External Use Only. Not for Ophthalmic Use. Each gram contains: 1 mg triamcinolone acetonide USP in a cream base consisting of purified water, emulsifying wax, mineral oil, propylene glycol, sorbitol solution, cetyl palmitate, sorbic acid, and potassium sorbate. Directions for puncturing tube seal: Remove cap. Turn cap upside down and place puncture tip onto tube seal: push down until seal is punctured. Screw cap back on to close. IMPORTANT: Do not use if seal has been punctured or is not visible. Store at 20 o -25 o C (68 o -77 o F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Avoid excessive heat. Protect from freezing. Manufactured and Distributed by: Crown Laboratories, Inc. Johnson City, TN 37604 Usual Dosage: 2 to 3 applications daily. See package insert for full prescribing information. See end of carton for batch number and expiration date. 0.1% Carton
- Triderm (Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP), 0.025% tube label NDC 0316-0165-15 Rx Only TRIDERM CREAM TM Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP, 0.025% 15 grams WARNING: Keep out of reach of children For External Use Only Not for Ophthalmic Use Store at 20 o -25 o C (68 o -77 o F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] Avoid excessive heat. Protect from freezing. Each gram contains 0.25 mg triamcinolone acetonide USP in a cream base consisting of purified water, emulsifying wax, mineral oil, propylene glycol, sorbitol solution, cetyl palmitate, sorbic acid, and potassium sorbate. USUAL DOSAGE: 2 or 4 applications daily. See package insert for full prescribing information. TO OPEN: Use cap to puncture seal. IMPORTANT: Do not use if seal has been punctured or is not visible. See crimp of tube for batch number and expiration date. Manufactured and Distributed by: Crown Laboratories, Inc. Johnson City, TN 37604 0.025% Label
- Triderm (Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP), 0.025% carton label NDC 0316-0165-15 Rx Only TRIDERM CREAM TM Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP, 0.025% 15 grams WARNING: Keep out of reach of children For External Use Only Not for Ophthalmic Use USUAL DOSAGE: 2 or 4 applications daily. See package insert for full prescribing information. See end of carton for batch number and expiration date. Each gram contains 0.25 mg triamcinolone acetonide USP in a cream base consisting of purified water, emulsifying wax, mineral oil, propylene glycol, sorbitol solution, cetyl palmitate, sorbic acid, and potassium sorbate. Directions for puncturing seal: Remove cap. Turn cap upside down and place puncture tip onto tube seal; push down until seal is punctured. Screw cap back on to close IMPORTANT: Do not use if seal has been punctured or is not visible. Store at 20 o -25 o C (68 o -77 o F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] Avoid excessive heat. Protect from freezing. Manufactured and Distributed by: Crown Laboratories, Inc., Johnson City, TN 37604 0.025% Carton
- Triderm (Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP), 0.5% tube label NDC 0316-0175-15 Rx Only TRIDERM CREAM TM Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP, 0.5% 15 grams WARNING: Keep out of reach of children For External Use Only Not for Ophthalmic Use Store at 20 o -25 o C (68 o -77 o F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] Avoid excessive heat. Protect from freezing. Each gram contains 5 mg triamcinolone acetonide USP in a cream base consisting of purified water, emulsifying wax, mineral oil, propylene glycol, sorbitol solution, cetyl palmitate, sorbic acid, and potassium sorbate. USUAL DOSAGE: 2 or 3 applications daily. See package insert for full prescribing information. TO OPEN: Use cap to puncture seal. IMPORTANT: Do not use if seal has been punctured or is not visible. See crimp of tube for batch number and expiration date. Manufactured and Distributed by: Crown Laboratories, Inc. Johnson City, TN 37604 0.5% Label
- Triderm (Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP), 0.5% carton label NDC 0316-0175-15 Rx Only TRIDERM CREAM TM Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP, 0.5% 15 grams WARNING: Keep out of reach of children For External Use Only Not for Ophthalmic Use USUAL DOSAGE: 2 or 3 applications daily. See package insert for full prescribing information. See end of carton for batch number and expiration date. Each gram contains 5 mg triamcinolone acetonide USP in a cream base consisting of purified water, emulsifying wax, mineral oil, propylene glycol, sorbitol solution, cetyl palmitate, sorbic acid, and potassium sorbate. Directions for puncturing seal: Remove cap. Turn cap upside down and place puncture tip onto tube seal; push down until seal is punctured. Screw cap back on to close IMPORTANT: Do not use if seal has been punctured or is not visible. Store at 20 o -25 o C (68 o -77 o F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] Avoid excessive heat. Protect from freezing. Manufactured and Distributed by: Crown Laboratories, Inc., Johnson City, TN 37604 0.5% Carton
Overview
The topical corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents. Triamcinolone acetonide is a member of this class. Triamcinolone acetonide is chemically pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, 9-fluoro-11,21-dihydroxy-16,17-[(1-methylethylidene)bis-(oxy)]-(11β, 16α)- with the empirical formula C 24 H 31 FO 6 and molecular weight 434.50. Its structural formula is: Each gram of Triderm (Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP), 0.025% contains 0.25 mg triamcinolone acetonide USP in a cream base consisting of purified water, emulsifying wax, mineral oil, propylene glycol, sorbitol solution, cetyl palmitate, sorbic acid, and potassium sorbate. Each gram of Triderm (Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP), 0.1% contains 1 mg triamcinolone acetonide USP in a cream base consisting of purified water, emulsifying wax, mineral oil, propylene glycol, sorbitol solution, cetyl palmitate, sorbic acid, and potassium sorbate. Each gram of Triderm (Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP), 0.5% contains 5 mg triamcinolone acetonide USP in a cream base consisting of purified water, emulsifying wax, mineral oil, propylene glycol, sorbitol solution, cetyl palmitate, sorbic acid, and potassium sorbate. TA structure
Indications & Usage
Topical corticosteroids are indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Dosage & Administration
Apply to the affected area as a thin film from two to four times daily for the 0.025% strength and two or three times daily for the 0.1% and 0.5% strength depending on the severity of the condition. Occlusive dressings may be used for the management of psoriasis or recalcitrant conditions. If an infection develops, the use of occlusive dressings should be discontinued and appropriate antimicrobial therapy instituted.
Warnings & Precautions
No warnings available yet.
Contraindications
Topical corticosteroids are contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation.
Adverse Reactions
The following local adverse reactions are reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids, but may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings. These reactions are listed in an approximate decreasing order of occurrence: burning, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of the skin, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae, miliaria.
Storage & Handling
STORAGE Store at room temperature 20 o - 25 o C (68 o - 77 o F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]
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