Triora Ointment

Triora Ointment is a prescription topical corticosteroid containing triamcinolone acetonide in an ointment base. Each tube contains the strength listed on the package, and the 10-tube pack is used to treat steroid-responsive skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, rash, and other inflammatory, itchy skin problems. Triora Ointment helps reduce redness, swelling, and itching when applied to the affected skin as directed by a clinician.

How it works: Triamcinolone acetonide works by calming the immune reaction in the skin that causes redness, swelling, and itching. In ointment form, it also helps lock moisture into the skin, which can improve penetration on dry patches.

Triora Ointment is an ointment formulation, which makes it greasier and more occlusive than a cream or lotion, so it can be a better fit for dry, thick, or scaly skin. Because this is the strength shown on the label, a doctor may choose it when a localized area needs a topical steroid with enough potency to calm inflammation without switching to a lower-strength product.

• Eczema
• Dermatitis
• Allergic skin inflammation
• Itchy rash
• Psoriasis on limited areas when prescribed
• Localized inflammatory skin flare-ups

• Use Triora Ointment only on the skin, not by mouth or in the eyes.
• Apply a thin film to the affected area exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Wash and dry your hands before and after applying, unless you are treating the hands.
• Do not cover the treated area with a bandage or wrap unless your prescriber tells you to.
• Avoid applying Triora Ointment to broken, infected, or weeping skin unless instructed by a clinician.
• Use it regularly for the prescribed time, but stop earlier and call your doctor if the skin worsens or becomes irritated.

Triora Ointment supplies triamcinolone acetonide at the exact labeled strength in each tube, but the amount applied depends on the size and severity of the treated area. Your doctor decides how often to use Triora Ointment, commonly 1 to 2 times daily for a short course, and the maximum daily amount should be limited to what your prescriber directs for this strength. Do not use more often or for longer than prescribed, because stronger or prolonged use can raise the risk of steroid side effects.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Triamcinolone Acetonide may include:

• Burning or stinging where applied
• Itching or irritation
• Dryness or peeling
• Redness at the application site
• Thinning of the skin with repeated use
• Folliculitis or small bumps, especially with longer use

• Use Triora Ointment only on the skin and avoid the eyes, mouth, and inside the nose.
• Do not use on untreated fungal, bacterial, or viral skin infections unless your doctor also treats the infection.
• Use extra caution on the face, groin, armpits, or under occlusion because absorption can be higher in these areas.
• Long-term or large-area use can increase the chance of steroid side effects, especially with a higher-strength topical steroid.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to use it on a child, because children absorb topical steroids more easily.
• Stop and seek medical advice if the rash does not improve, spreads, or becomes painful.
• Do not use other medicated skin products on the same area unless your prescriber says it is okay.

• Other topical corticosteroids
• Other medicated skin products that irritate or dry the skin
• Strong skin treatments such as retinoids or exfoliating acids on the same area
• Occlusive dressings that can increase steroid absorption
• Medicines or conditions that weaken the immune system, because infection can be harder to spot

Store Triora Ointment at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep the tube away from heat, moisture, and direct light.