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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 triamcinolone exactly as prescribed. If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the regular time. Do not take two doses of triamcinolone at the same time.

This medication comes in several topical forms.

• Apply the ointment, cream, liquid, or lotion sparingly in a thin film and rub it in gently.
• To apply the topical spray, shake well and spray on the affected area holding the container about 3 to 6 inches away. Spray for about 2 seconds to cover an area the size of your hand. Avoid inhaling the vapors. If you are spraying near your face, cover your eyes.
• To apply the paste, press a small amount on the mouth sore without rubbing until a thin film develops. You may need to use more paste if the mouth sore is large. If the mouth sore does not begin to heal within 7 days, call your doctor.
• The dose and frequency of use of triamcinolone will depend on the condition being treated.

This medication is available in an injectable form to be given directly into a muscle (intramuscular; IM), into a joint (intra-articular) and into the eye (intravitreal) by a healthcare professional.