Trianex Ointment

Topical corticosteroids, such as Trianex® 0.05% (Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment, USP), constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents.

Each gram of Trianex® 0.05% (Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment, USP) contains 0.5 mg of Triamcinolone Acetonide USP in a water-in-oil emulsion composed of Light Mineral Oil NF, Purified Water USP, White Petrolatum USP, Heavy Mineral Oil USP, Mineral Wax, and Lanolin Alcohols NF. The white ointment is for topical use only.

Triamcinolone Acetonide has the molecular formula of C24H31FO6 and is designated chemically as Pregna-1,4-diene-3, 20-dione, 9-fluoro-11, 21-dihydroxy-16, 17-[(1-methylethylidene)bis(oxy)]-, (11β, 16α)-. It has a molecular weight of 434.50 and the following structural formula:

Trianex® 0.05% (Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment, USP) is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation.

The following local adverse reactions are reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids, but may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings. These reactions are listed in an approximate decreasing order of occurrence:

Burning, Itching, Irritation, Dryness, Folliculitis, Hypertrichosis, Acneiform eruptions, Hypopigmentation, Perioral dermatitis, Allergic contact dermatitis, Maceration of the skin, Secondary infection, Skin atrophy, Striae and Miliaria.

Topically applied corticosteroids can be absorbed in sufficient amounts to produce systemic effects (see PRECAUTIONS).

NDC 67857-806-19

Trianex® 0.05%

(Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment, USP)

Proprietary Hydrous Emulsified Base

Rx Only

430 g