Theracort is a steroidal anti-inflammatory whose active substance is triamcinolone.
This medicine can be found for topical use or in suspension for injection. Topical use is indicated in skin infections such as dermatitis and psoriasis. Its action relieves itching and reduces edema.
- Alopecia areata; numular eczema dermatitis; soriasis; lichen; lupus erythematosus Suspension for injection is also indicated for allergic rhinitis (seasonal or perennial).
- Serum disease.
- Chronic bronchial asthma.
- Hay fever.
- Allergic bronchitis.
The 25g tube of Theracort for topical use costs around R$25, while the suspension for injection can cost around R$35.
Maceration; Infection atrophy stretch marks; small spots on the skin.
Risk of pregnancy C; breastfeeding women; Hypersensitivity to one of the components of the formula. In the case of the use of suspension for injection, it is always contraindicated in cases of latent or newly treated tuberculosis, local or systemic virus infection, acute psychosis, active peptic ulcer, acute glomerulonephritis, uncontrolled active infection with antibiotics.
Topico use
adults
Injectable use
adults
Pediatric
Injectable Theracort should be administered intramuscularly. The appropriate dose is individual and depends on the disease to be treated and the patient’s response.