Triamcinolone

'Synonyms / Brand Names: Triamcinolone acetonide, Triamcinolone diacetate, Triamcinolone hexacetonide, Fluoxiprednisolone, Fluoxyprednisolone, Tiamcinolonum, Triamcinalone, Triamcinolona, Triamcinolonum, Adcortyl, Aristocort, Aristocort A, Aristocort Tablets, Aristogel, Aristospan, Azmacort, Celeste, Cinolone, Cinolone-T, Delphicort, Flutex, Kenacort, Kenacort-A, Kenacort-Ag, Kenalog, Kenalog in Orabase, Kenalog-10, Kenalog-40, Kenalog-H, Ledercort, Nasacort, Nasacort Aq, Nasacort Hfa, Omcilon, Omicilon, Oracort, Oralone, Orion, Polcortolon, Rodinolone, Sk-Triamcinolone, Tri-Nasal, Triacet, Triacort, Triam-Tablinen, Triamcet, Triamcinlon, Triamcinolon, Triatex, Tricortale, Triderm, Trymex, Vetalog, Volon, Trilone, Volon A, Tristoject, Fougera '

Dosing and Administration
Adults The usual recommended dosage is two inhalations (150 mcg) given three to four times a day or four inhalations (300 mcg) given twice daily. The maximal daily intake should not exceed 16 inhalations (1200 mcg) in adults. Higher initial doses (12 to 16 inhalations per day) may be considered in patients with more severe asthma. Children 6 to 12 Years of Age The usual recommended dosage is one or two inhalations (75 to 150 mcg) given three to four times a day or two to four inhalations (150 to 300 mcg) given twice daily. The maximal daily intake should not exceed 12 inhalations (900 mcg) in children 6 to 12 years of age. Insufficient clinical data exist with respect to the safety and efficacy of the administration of Azmacort Inhalation Aerosol to children below the age of 6. The long-term effects of inhaled steroids, including Azmacort Inhalation Aerosol, on growth are still not fully known. Rinsing the mouth after inhalation is advised

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