Kenalog in Orabase TM
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Active ingredients: triamcinolone
Pack: Kenalog in Orabase 0.1% paste, 5 g, tube
Brand name
(ARTG)
: KENALOG IN ORABASE triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg/g paste tubeConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Acute and chronic lesions of the oral mucosa including recurrent ulcerative aphthous stomatitis; erosive lichen planus; denture stomatitis; traumatic lesions including denture sore spots; desquamative gingivitis and stomatitis. Lesions of traumatic origin and most nonrecurring conditions heal rapidly and permanently. Chronic and recurrent lesions are promptly relieved, but symptoms usually recur after termination of therapy. However, Kenalog in Orabase is effective in suppressing subsequent recurrences.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Paste
- Buccal
- Opaque light brown ointment
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is
- 5g pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient triamcinolone
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
