Triamcinolone Acetonide (TRIANEX) Uses

Triamcinolone acetonide is a corticosteroid medicine for topical administration. It is applied directly to the affected area. Triamcinolone acetonide is used to treat psoriasis, eczema, and other skin conditions with inflammatory and pruritic manifestations (conditions that cause itching, redness, dryness, scaling, crusting, and discomfort).

There may be other uses of triamcinolone acetonide—your doctor or pharmacist can give you further triamcinolone acetonide drug information.

Triamcinolone Acetonide (TRIANEX) Mechanism of Action

Triamcinolone acetonide works by decreasing the amount of inflammatory cells to reduce skin inflammation. It also slows down cell turnover and reduces the formation of patches and scales in conditions like psoriasis. Triamcinolone acetonide also suppresses the immune system and helps to relieve conditions like eczema.

Triamcinolone Acetonide (TRIANEX) Doses

Triamcinolone acetonide is available in the following dosage forms and strengths:

• 0.025% and 0.1% lotion
• 0.025%, 0.1%, and 0.5% triamcinolone acetonide ointment USP 
• 0.025%, 0.1%, and 0.5% cream
• 0.1% dental paste
• 0.147 mg/g aerosol spray

A small amount of the medicine should be applied to the affected area 2-4 times a day as prescribed.