SPL Set ID: 3379f247-4a29-4373-9843-0b7f044c2276

The topical corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents. The steroids in this class include triamcinolone acetonide. Triamcinolone acetonide is designated chemically as 9-Fluoro-11β,16α, 17, 21-tetrahydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione cyclic 16,17-acetal with acetone. The structural formula is: Each gram of Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment USP, 0.025% ,0.1%, 0.5% contains 0.25 mg, 1 mg, 5 mg triamcinolone acetonide, respectively, in an ointment base of light mineral oil and white petrolatum. str