Kenalog, which is generically prescribed as triamcinolone topical, is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin. Kenalog is most commonly used to treat inflammation caused by allergic reactions, psoriasis, eczema, and in the dental form is used to treat mouth ulcers. It may be used to treat inflammation brought on by other causes. Kenalog is not effective at treating bacterial, fungal, or viral infections of the skin.
Kenalog is not appropriate for everyone. A thorough medical history should be assessed prior to prescribing this medication. Patients with a medical history which includes skin infection, tuberculosis of the skin, chicken pox, herpes, cold sores, sunburned or wind burned skin, chapped skin, open sores, diabetes, or a stomach ulcer may not be able to take Kenalog or may require careful monitoring while undergoing drug therapy with this medication, depending on the condition and the severity of the condition.
The American Food and Drug Administration rated Kenalog as a pregnancy risk category C. This medication has been known to cause harm or birth defects in unborn babies. It has yet to be determined whether or not Kenalog passes through the mother’s breast milk and affects a nursing baby. The prescribing physician should avoid prescribing this medication to women who are pregnant, nursing, or have a high likelihood of becoming pregnant.
There is a risk of side effects associated with Kenalog, some of which are severe. A patient who is experience a serious side effect or an allergic reaction should seek immediate emergency treatment. An allergic reaction will present with symptoms which may include facial swelling, such as swelling of the lips, mouth, tongue, or throat, hives, and difficulty breathing. Other serious side effects which require immediate emergency medical treatment include symptoms such as insomnia, blurry vision, mood changes, halo vision, fatigue, weight gain, facial puffiness, or irregular heart rate.
Other less serious side effects typically do not require emergency medical attention but should be reported to the prescribing physician. Patients should be encouraged to report all side effects. Less serious side effects include symptoms such as thinning of the skin, stretch marks, burning, tingling, peeling of the skin, itching, or skin redness. Less serious side effects can often be reduced to a tolerable level by reducing the dosage of Kenalog.
Kenalog should be taken exactly as it has been prescribed by the physician. If the patient misses an application, the dose should be applied as soon as it is remembered. However, if it is almost time for the next scheduled application, the missed dose should be skipped to avoid the potential for an overdose. The patient should never use a double dose of this medication. If an overdose is suspected, the patient should seek immediate emergency medical attention. An overdose will present with symptoms which may include severe peeling of the skin, sudden vision problems, and fast, slow, or irregular heart rates.
There is a potential risk of negative drug interactions associated with Kenalog. A thorough medical history should be understood prior to prescribing this medication. Patients should be urged to inquire with the prescribing physician before taking any new medications including over the counter medications and herbal remedies. Medications with known negative drug interactions include other various topical medications. Using other topical medications or treatments may cause serious irritation as well as increase the risk of side effects, including serious side effects.
Kenalog has the following structural formula:
• Molecular formula of kenalog is C21H27FO6
• Chemical IUPAC Name is 9-fluoro-11,16,17-trihydroxy-17-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-10,13-dimethyl-6,7,8,9,10, 11,12,13,14,15,16,17-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one
• Molecular weight is 394.434 g/mol
• Kenalog available : aerosol 63gm can, 0.1% cream 15gm tube, 0.5% cream 20gm tube, 0.1% cream 60gm tube, 0.1% cream 80gm tube, 0.025% lotion 60ml bottle, 0.1% lotion 60ml bottle, 0.1% ointment 15gm tube, 0.1% ointment 60gm tube
Generic name: Triamcinolone
Brand name(s): Adcortyl, Aristocort, Aristogel, Aristospan, Azmacort, Celeste, Cinolone, Delphicort, Fluoxiprednisolone, Flutex, Kenacort, Kenalog-H, Ledercort, Nasacort, Nasacort AQ, Omcilon, Omicilon, Oracort, Oralone, Orion, Polcortolon, Rodinolone, Tiamcinolonum, Tri-Nasal, Triacet, Triacort, Triamcet, Triamcinalone, Triamcinlon, Triamcinolon, Triamcinolona, Triamcinolonum, Triatex, Tricortale, Triderm, Trymex, Vetalog, Volon
Review published on: 11 April 2007
 Your Kenalog review
| .: Add date: 2007-07-14 22:23:39 |
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I have been using Kenalog for about 5 years now and won't use anything else. While yes I do occassionally experience some shortness of breath and I do have a big indentation in my right buttock where the shot is given to me every year it still beats anything else that I have taken.
Added by Irene
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| .: Add date: 2007-08-07 09:52:58 |
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My new doctor suggested a Kenalog injection for my SEVERE dust allergies. I call it my miracle drug!
Added by Karen
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| .: Add date: 2007-10-08 11:12:20 |
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my dermatoligist has ben giving be kenalog, and its the only drug that clears up my psoriaisis in a metter of days. It is my winder drug, as nothing else work as fast.
Added by roxanne
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| .: Add date: 2007-11-01 18:39:59 |
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I take Kenalog 3 times a year for my ezcema and it is a miracle for me and due to it's slow release helps keep me clear and itch free. Nothing works as well and I have tried everything and been to many dermaltoligists.
Added by Laurie
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| .: Add date: 2008-04-29 11:05:31 |
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it is the WORST DRUG out there! I have a huge indentation in my right buttocks from this shot! Dont take this so called medicine!!!
Added by elizabeth
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| .: Add date: 2009-01-23 18:42:43 |
.: Score: 8 |
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Works great for clearing up the psoriasis on my hands, BUT it left a dent on my rear buttock, where I had the injection. I'm hoping it eventually will go away. It also caused me to have irregular periods for a while.
Added by Julie
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| .: Add date: 2009-02-26 15:39:32 |
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I've had two shots within the last year or so. One on each side of my buttocks, after a while I noticed this big indent on my right buttuck. The last shot I got hurt terribly a lot worse than the first now that I know what it is from a web sit I found I'm not as worried but it is getting bigger and bigger. It hurts terribly and is discolored. No one ever told me these side effects and I would not recomend this drug to anyone. it has been at least six months maybe longer and is still getting larger and now has stretch marks around it.
Added by Rami
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| .: Add date: 2009-06-18 05:33:35 |
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Why do the doctors pre-warn the patients before hand of the side effects? This injection should be pulled off of the market. My daughter has severe allergies and the doctor gave her this so called kenalog injection and now she has an indentation the size of a quarter and she is only 12. The injection worked but with the price of having an indentaion that is like a sore with skin discoloration.
Added by Ushaun
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| .: Add date: 2009-07-14 16:17:50 |
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I had a single injection of Kenalog while on our honeymoon due to an allergic reaction to insect bites and now 6-7 months later I have a big indentation in my right buttock. Stay away from this medication if at all possible!
Added by Melissa
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| .: Add date: 2009-09-30 08:24:28 |
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I noticed a big indentation on my left buttock about amonth ago and was wondering what caused it (cellutlite, weight loss/gain, etc) I recently stumbled onto information about Kenalog causing indentations and realized that my indentation spot is the same as the allergy shot injection shot I got about eight months ago. NOBODY told me about this possible side effect!!! It is not going away - shot helped with allergies yes, but it would ahve been good to know that it might cause a huge hole in my cheek from it!! I am so upset!!!
Added by Stephanie
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