Cinolone Cream

Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Topical
0.1%
Simca
Pack size 10gm
Dispensing mode
Source
Agent
Retail Price 50.00 NPR

Indications

Cinolone Cream is used for: Inflammatory skin conditions

Adult Dose

Topical/Cutaneous Inflammatory skin conditions Adult: Apply cream/ointment sparingly onto affected area 2-3 times daily.

Child Dose

Topical/Cutaneous Inflammatory skin conditions Adult: Apply cream/ointment sparingly onto affected area 2-3 times daily.

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Untreated systemic fungal, bacterial, viral or parasitic infection, hypersensitivity.

Precautions

Diabetes; hypertension, renal and liver impairment; glaucoma; psychosis; delayed tissue healing; cirrhosis; heart failure; recent MI; hypothyroidism; osteoporosis; peptic ulceration; thromboembolic disorders. Monitor height in children on prolonged therapy. Avoid rapid drug withdrawal. Elderly, children, pregnancy, lactation.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Lowering of plasma salicylates levels. Increased risk of GI bleeding and ulceration with NSAIDs. Antagonised blood glucose-lowering effects of the antidiabetics. Increased risk of hyperkalaemia with amphotericin B, beta agonists, beta-blockers, potassium-depleting diuretics, theophylline. Increased clearance of the triamcinolone with ciclosporin, carbamazepine, phenytoin, barbiturate, rifampicin. Infections may develop if given with live vaccines.

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Topical : Skin atrophy, Striae, Acneform lesions, Pigmentation changes, HPA suppression (with higher potency used >2 weeks)Systemic absorption if applied to large areas, broken skin or under occlusive dressing.

Mechanism of Action

Triamcinolone has mainly glucocorticoid activity. It suppresses the migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and reduces capillary permeability thereby decreasing inflammation.

Note

Cinolone 0.1% Cream manufactured by Simca. Its generic name is Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Topical. Cinolone is availble in Nepal. Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Cinolone Cream is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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