Is kenalog a gel?

Kenalog Orabase Description Each gram of Kenalog in Orabase provides 1 mg (0.1%) triamcinolone acetonide in emollient dental paste containing gelatin, pectin, and carboboxymethylcellulose sodium in Plastibase® (Plasticized Hydrocarbon Gel), a polyethylene and mineral oil gel base.

What is kenalog gel used for?

This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (e.g., eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Triamcinolone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a medium- to strong-potency corticosteroid.

How do you apply kenalog gel?

Do not apply this medication in the eyes or on the skin. It is to be used only inside the mouth. Dab or press (do not rub) a small amount of paste onto the area to be treated until the paste sticks and a smooth, slippery film develops. A cotton swab may be used to apply the paste.

How do you use kenalog for mouth ulcers?

Kenalog in Orabase® is simple to use – all you have to remember is to dab NOT rub the paste onto the sore area in your mouth. Dab a small amount of paste (about 6mm) onto the affected area. Use enough to coat the area with a thin film.

Does kenalog lower your immune system?

Kenalog-40 can weaken (suppress) your immune system, and you may get an infection more easily. Call your doctor if you have unusual bruising or bleeding, or signs of infection (fever, weakness, cold or flu symptoms, skin sores, diarrhea, frequent or recurring illness).

How long does a kenalog shot take to work?

Most research concludes that steroid injections take between 3-5 days to work. However to be on the safe side we would normally encourage patients to have their injection ideally 7-10 days week before their event. This gives the maximum chance that the steroid will achieve maximum benefits.

Why is Kenalog bad for you?

Using too much Kenalog-40 is not likely to cause serious problems. However, long term use of high doses can lead to thinning skin, easy bruising, changes in body fat (especially in your face, neck, back, and waist), increased acne or facial hair, menstrual problems, impotence, or loss of interest in sex.

How long does a Kenalog shot take to work?

Is Kenalog an anti inflammatory?

Kenalog injections are injections of a steroid compound called triamcinolone acetate. This drug is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent that works by reducing the immune response in patients who are suffering from immune-related diseases.

Is kenalog a strong steroid?

What are Kenalog Injections? Kenalog injections are injections of a steroid compound called triamcinolone acetate. This drug is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent that works by reducing the immune response in patients who are suffering from immune-related diseases.

Is kenalog and cortisone the same thing?

Commonly used cortisone variants include Kenalog® (tramcinolone) Depo-Medrol® (methylprednisolone), and Celestone® (Betamethasone). People most commonly receive cortisone shots in joints including the hip, knee, shoulder, spine, hands and feet. The cortisone reduces inflammation (swelling) in and around the joint.

Is a kenalog shot a steroid?

What’s the difference between Kenalog and Bonjela mouth gel?

Unlike SM-33 Gel, Bonjela Mouth Ulcer Gel and Difflam Mouth Gel, Kenalog in Orabase® contains a corticosteroid ingredient called triamcinolone acetonide, within a moist-wound healing hydrocolloid paste (known as Orabase®).

What do you need to know about Kenalog in Orabase?

KENALOG® IN ORABASE® (Triamcinolone Acetonide Dental Paste, USP), 0.1% Rx only. DESCRIPTION KENALOG® IN ORABASE® (Triamcinolone Acetonide Dental Paste, USP), 0.1%, contains the corticosteroid triamcinolone acetonide in an adhesive vehicle suitable for application to oral tissues.

How to report side effects of Kenalog in Canada?

In Canada – Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345. Before using triamcinolone, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other steroids (e.g., hydrocortisone ); or if you have any other allergies.

What kind of injection is kenalog-10 for?

Kenalog®-10 Injection (triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension, USP) is triamcinolone acetonide, a synthetic glucocorticoid corticosteroid with marked anti-inflammatory action, in a sterile aqueous suspension suitable for intralesional and intra-articular injection. THIS