Treats pain and redness caused by mouth sores or gum problems. Belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids
Brand Names:
Kenalog In Orabase
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to triamcinolone or if you have an infection in your mouth or throat
Uses:
Paste
Your doctor or dentist will tell you how much to use and how often.
Use the medicine on the inside of your mouth.
It is best to use the medicine at bedtime so it can work overnight. If you also use the medicine during the day, put it on after meals.
Squeeze about 1/4 inch of the paste from the tube onto a cotton swab (Q-tip®). Press the paste on the area you are treating until the medicine sticks and a thin film forms.
Do not rub the medicine in. Rubbing may cause the paste to crumble or become gritty.
If a dose is missed:
Apply the missed dose as soon as possible, unless it is almost time for your next dose.
Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.
Do not put on two doses at the same time.
Storage:
Store at room temperature, away from heat and moisture. Do not freeze.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Warnings:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
Make sure your doctor knows if you have tuberculosis, diabetes, ulcers, or chickenpox before you use this medicine.
If your symptoms do not get better after using this medicine for 7 days, tell your doctor.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
Severe itching, burning, or irritation in your mouth
Drainage, pus, or other signs of infection where you are using the medicine
