When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to triamcinolone.

How to Use This Medicine:
Cream, Lotion, Ointment, Spray

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
• Use this medicine only on your skin. Rinse it off right away if it gets on a cut or scrape. Do not get the medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth.
• If you or your child are using the spray form on or near the face, protect your nose to avoid breathing it in and make sure that your eyes are covered.
• Do not use this medicine on the face, neck, groin, or underarms unless directed to do so by your doctor.
• Wash your hands with soap and water before and after you use this medicine.
• Apply a thin layer of the medicine to the affected area. Rub it in gently.
• Do not cover the treated area with a bandage unless directed by your doctor.
• If the medicine is applied to the diaper area of an infant, do not use tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants unless directed to do so by your doctor.
• The spray form is flammable until it dries on the skin. Do not use it near heat, an open flame, or while smoking. Do not puncture, break, or burn the aerosol can.
• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Do not put cosmetics or skin care products on the treated skin.
• Do not use this medication with other corticosteroid (eg, hydrocortisone) containing products without checking with your doctor first.

Warnings While Using This Medicine:

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have diabetes, glaucoma, increased pressure in the head, skin infection or problems, or an adrenal problem called Cushing's syndrome.
• Using too much of this medicine or using it for a long time may increase your risk of having adrenal gland problems. The risk is greater for children and patients who use large amounts for a long time. Talk to your doctor right away if you or your child have more than one of these symptoms while you are using this medicine: blurred vision; dizziness or fainting; a fast, uneven, or pounding heartbeat; increased thirst or urination; irritability; or unusual tiredness or weakness.
• Stop using this medicine and check with your doctor right away if you or your child have a skin rash, burning, stinging, swelling, or irritation on the skin.
• You should not use this medicine for your child without a doctor's approval.
• Do not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined.
• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.
• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments. Blood and urine tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Itching, flaking, or dryness of the treated skin area.
• Severe burning, pain, redness, swelling, or irritation of the treated skin areas.
• Symptoms of skin infection such as redness, swelling, drainage, or pus.

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

• Acne or tiny pimples on the skin.
• Changes in the color of the treated skin.
• Excessive hair growth.
• Itching and redness around your lips.
• Mild burning, dryness, irritation, redness, or itching.
• Mild, temporary stinging.
• Raised spots on the skin.
• Thinning of the skin or bruising.

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088