Dermasorb TA

Triamcinolone is a strong steroid that helps lower inflammation in the body.

Dermasorb TA (for the skin) is used to treat the inflammation and itching caused by skin conditions that respond to steroid medication.

The dental paste form of triamcinolone topical is used to treat mouth ulcers.

Dermasorb TA may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Follow all instructions on your medicine label and package. Inform each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you are using.

You should not use triamcinolone if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• any type of skin infection;
• a skin reaction to any steroid medicine;
• liver disease; or
• an adrenal gland disorder.

Steroid medicines can increase the glucose (sugar) levels in your blood or urine. Tell your doctor if you have diabetes.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you apply triamcinolone to your chest, avoid areas that may come into contact with the nursing baby's mouth.

Get emergency medical help if you notice signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Dermasorb TA may cause serious side effects. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience:

• worsening of your skin condition;
• redness, warmth, swelling, oozing, or severe irritation of any treated skin;
• blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights;
• high blood sugar—symptoms include increased thirst, increased urination, dry mouth, fruity breath odor; or
• possible signs of absorbing Dermasorb TA through your skin or gums—weight gain (especially in your face or upper back and torso), slow wound healing, thinning or discolored skin, increased body hair, muscle weakness, nausea, diarrhea, tiredness, mood changes, menstrual changes, sexual changes.

Children can absorb larger amounts of this medicine through their skin and may have a higher chance of side effects such as growth delay, headaches, or pain behind the eyes. A baby using this medicine may develop a bulging soft spot (the top of the head where the skull hasn't yet fused).

Common side effects of Dermasorb TA may include:

• burning, itching, dryness, or other irritation of treated skin;
• redness or crusting around your hair follicles;
• redness or itching around your mouth;
• allergic skin reaction;
• stretch marks;
• acne, increased body hair growth;
• thinning skin or discoloration; or
• a white or "pruned" appearance of the skin (which can happen if treated skin is covered with a tight bandage or other covering).

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Contact your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Dermasorb TA cream, lotion, ointment, or spray is for use only on the skin. Triamcinolone dental paste is applied directly onto an ulcer inside the mouth and left in place.

Do not swallow Dermasorb TA.

Wash your hands before and after using Dermasorb TA, unless you are using this medicine to treat the skin on your hands.

Apply a thin layer of medicine to the affected skin. Do not apply this medicine over a large area of skin unless your doctor has told you to.

Do not cover the treated skin area with a bandage or other covering unless your doctor tells you to. Covering treated areas can increase the amount of medicine absorbed through your skin and may cause harmful effects.

If you are treating the diaper area, do not use plastic pants or tight-fitting diapers.

To use the dental paste, press a small dab onto the mouth ulcer but do not rub in the medicine. The dab will form a thin film that should be left in place for several hours. Triamcinolone dental paste is usually applied at bedtime and/or after meals. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse. A mouth ulcer should improve within 1 week of using triamcinolone dental paste.

You should stop using this medicine once your symptoms are controlled.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Apply the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is nearly time for your next dose. Do not apply two doses at once.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medication.

High doses or long-term use of steroid medicine can lead to thinning skin, easy bruising, changes in body fat (especially in your face, neck, back, and waist), increased acne or facial hair, menstrual problems, impotence, or loss of interest in sex.

Avoid getting Dermasorb TA in your eyes.

Avoid using other topical steroid medications on the areas you treat with triamcinolone unless your doctor tells you to.

Do not use Dermasorb TA to treat any condition that has not been checked by your doctor.

Do not share this medicine with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have.

Medicine applied to the skin is not likely to interact with other drugs you take. However, many drugs can affect each other. Make sure to inform each of your healthcare providers about all the medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.