Triamcinolone: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Triamcinolone is a corticosteroid. It is a prescription medicine used for joint inflammation, allergies, skin conditions, mouth ulcers and keloid scars. In Pakistan it is available as injections, sprays, cream, gel and ointment, made by 8 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Triamcinolone works

Triamcinolone is a synthetic corticosteroid similar to the body's own cortisol. It switches off many of the chemical signals that cause inflammation, so swelling, pain, redness and itching settle. Injected forms release the medicine slowly, so the effect can last for weeks.

What is Triamcinolone used for?

• Joint inflammation
• Allergies
• Skin conditions
• Mouth ulcers
• Keloid scars

Triamcinolone is used in several forms to reduce inflammation. Injections into a joint or soft tissue help painful conditions such as arthritis, bursitis and tendon inflammation, and injections into the skin are used for keloid scars and some stubborn patches of eczema or hair loss. Creams and ointments treat inflammatory skin conditions, and dental paste is used for mouth ulcers. Some forms are also used for allergies.

Side effects of Triamcinolone

Depending on the form used, Triamcinolone may cause:

• Pain or a flare of soreness after a joint injection
• Thinning or lightening of the skin at the treated area
• Facial flushing
• Raised blood sugar for a few days
• Temporary changes in periods

Contact a doctor urgently if a treated joint becomes hot, red, very swollen and painful, especially with fever, as this may mean infection. Seek emergency help for swelling of the face or throat or difficulty breathing.

Precautions and warnings

• Injections are given in a clinic or hospital by trained staff, who will make sure there is no infection in the area first.
• Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, as steroid injections can raise your blood sugar for several days.
• Let your doctor know about any current infection, tuberculosis, stomach ulcers, glaucoma or high blood pressure.
• Creams and pastes should be used only for the time advised, and never as a skin-lightening product.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, discuss the treatment with your doctor first.

Frequently asked questions about Triamcinolone

What is the price of Triamcinolone in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Triamcinolone products currently in stock range from Rs 86 to Rs 1,369 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Contigen 1mg / 1mg / 10mg Cream at Rs 86. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Triamcinolone are available in Pakistan?

Triamcinolone is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Tricort (Akhai Pharmaceuticals), Lonacort (Zafa Pharmaceutical Labortories Ltd), Kenalog (Glaxo Smithkline Ltd), Nasacort (Sanofi Aventis Pakistan Limited), Triton (Pharma Health), K-kort (Ophth Pharma), Contigen (Paramount) and Triamcinolon (Green Plus).

Do I need a prescription for Triamcinolone?

Yes. Triamcinolone is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Triamcinolone be used during pregnancy?

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, discuss the treatment with your doctor first.

Are all Triamcinolone brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Triamcinolone in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Triamcinolone brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 8 products containing Triamcinolone from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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