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International Nonproprietary Name - triamcinolone Clinical-pharmacological group: Dermatology → Anti-inflammatory agents → Glucocorticosteroids for external use Composition Active substance: triamcinolone acetonide 15 mg Excipients: methylparahydroxybenzoate, stearic acid, polysorbate 60, cetyl alcohol, liquid paraffin, glycerin (85%), purified water. Description White, or almost white, homogeneous, practically odorless ointment. Pharmacotherapeutic group Corticosteroids for external use in dermatology. Corticosteroids, moderately active (Group II). Indications for use Skin diseases sensitive to glucocorticosteroids (eczema, vulgar psoriasis, allergic dermatitis). Method of administration and dosage Adults: A thin layer of ointment should be applied to the affected skin area, twice or three times a day (maximum 15 g of ointment per day), or under an occlusive dressing (maximum 10 g of ointment per day). Pediatric patients Ftorocort should not be used to treat children under 1 year of age. In children over one year of age, the ointment can be applied to the affected area a maximum of twice a day to reduce the possibility of developing adverse effects. Treatment may last no more than 5 days. Application under an occlusive dressing is not recommended. Elderly patients Corticosteroids should be used with caution for a short period of time, as elderly people experience natural thinning of the skin. The duration of treatment depends on the type, severity, and course of the disease. Even after the disease has subsided, the ointment should be applied for a few days to prevent exacerbation. The duration of treatment should not exceed 2-3 weeks (maximum 4 weeks). As the condition improves, the frequency of ointment application should be reduced. Avoid applying the ointment to a large area of the body surface (more than 20% in adults, more than 10% in children), especially under an occlusive dressing. Side effects Topical treatment with steroids is potentially associated with the development of local side effects. Systemic effects are also expected, depending on the amount of steroid absorbed through the skin. Prolonged topical application of corticosteroids to large areas of skin may lead to suppression of adrenal function. The risk of developing adrenal suppression is particularly high when used in pediatric patients, as well as when applying Ftorocort ointment under an occlusive dressing. Protein catabolism can lead to a negative nitrogen balance.