SPL Set ID: 8c380328-127b-4ca6-bf56-ef461e704471

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 USP is designated chemically as 9-Fluoro-11, 16, 17,21-tetrahydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione cyclic 16,17-acetal with acetone. Structural Formula: C 24 H 31 FO 6 , MW 434.50 Each gram of 0.1% and 0.5% Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment USP contains 1 mg or 5 mg triamcinolone acetonide, respectively, in an ointment base of light mineral oil and white petrolatum. Triamcinolone Acetonide Structure