Cinalog

Triamcinolone is a medication available in both prescription and non-prescription forms. It is used to treat inflammation caused by a variety of diseases, conditions, and allergies.

The prescription forms are used to treat inflammation due to arthritis and disorders of the skin, blood, kidney, lungs, eye, thyroid, and intestines. This medication page refers to the prescription form of triamcinolone.

Triamcinolone belongs to a group of drugs called corticosteroids. These work by mimicking the action of steroids normally produced by your body.

Triamcinolone is available as a topical cream, ointment, lotion, spray for use on the skin, and as a paste for use in the mouth. It is also available in injectable forms to be given directly into a muscle (IM), a joint (intra-articular) and the eye (intravitreal) by a healthcare professional.

Common side effects of triamcinolone include upset stomach, headache, insomnia, anxiety, depression, acne, increased hair growth, easy bruising, and irregular menstrual cycles.

Triamcinolone can also cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how triamcinolone affects you.

Cinalog is part of the drug classes:

• Corticosteroids for local oral treatment

• Corticosteroids, moderately potent group II

• Corticosteroids, moderately potent, other combinations

• Antiinflammatory Corticosteroids

Serious side effects have been reported with triamcinolone. See the “Triamcinolone Precautions” section.

Common side effects of topical triamcinolone include the following:

• Drying of the skin
• Acne
• Itching or burning of the skin
• Change in skin color

Common side effects of injectable triamcinolone include the following:

• Stomach upset
• Depression
• Emotional instability
• Headache
• Weight gain
• Fluid retention

This is not a complete list of triamcinolone side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking triamcinolone, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions. Especially tell your doctor if you:

• are allergic to triamcinolone or to any of its ingredients
• have diabetes
• have glaucoma
• have cataracts
• have or have had a circulation disorder
• have or have had an immune system disorder
• are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
• are breastfeeding or plan to begin breastfeeding

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The dose your doctor recommends may be based on the following:

• the condition being treated
• other medical conditions you have
• other medications you are taking
• how you respond to this medication
• your weight, height, or body surface area
• your age

If you take too much triamcinolone, call your healthcare provider or local Poison Control Center, or seek emergency medical attention right away.