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Kenacort 0.1 % Paste

Manufactured byABBOTT HEALTHCARE PVT. LTD
ContainsTriamcinolone
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Description

Kenacort 0.1 % Paste is a steroid medicine used to relieve symptoms such as swelling and pain. It is used in the treatment of stomatitis, a condition characterized by redness, swelling, and painful sores inside the mouth. Kenacort 0.1 % Paste works by blocking prostaglandins (certain chemicals responsible for pain and inflammation). Kenacort 0.1 % Paste may cause side effects like redness or itching around the mouth, dryness of mouth, bitter taste, etc. Consult your doctor if these effects disturb you or persist for a longer duration. Avoid applying this medicine if you are allergic to it. Kenacort 0.1 % Paste is a prescription medicine, and the dose and duration will be decided by your doctor. Apply a small amount of Kenacort 0.1 % Paste using a cotton swab or clean and dry finger on the affected area at bedtime or as suggested by your physician. Kenacort 0.1 % Paste is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age unless prescribed by your doctor. It is advised to stay away from infected or sick people while taking this medicine as it can reduce your immune response. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before you start using Kenacort 0.1 % Paste.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Kenacort 0.1 % Paste

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Kenacort 0.1 % Paste

Redness or itching around the mouth

Dry mouth

Fruity odor of breath

Uses of Kenacort 0.1 % Paste

What is it prescribed for?

Stomatitis

Stomatitis also (mouth ulcer) is a common condition that occurs in most people. It is a condition where there is inflammation of the mucous membrane in the mouth. Kenacort 0.1 % Paste is used in the treatment of stomatitis which is characterized by redness, swelling, and painful sores inside the mouth.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The amount of time required for Kenacort 0.1 % Paste to show its action is not clinically established.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The duration for which Kenacort 0.1 % Paste remains active in your body is not clinically established.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit forming tendency has been reported for Kenacort 0.1 % Paste.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    Kenacort 0.1 % Paste use should be limited for pregnant women as it is not mostly prescribed due to the occurrence of side effects. This medicine is used only if it is really necessary and given on doctors advice only.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    Use of Kenacort 0.1 % Paste is usually preferred in nursing mothers only upon your doctor's recommendation. The infant should be observed for any undesirable effects while using this medicine.

Allergy

Do not use Kenacort 0.1 % Paste if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical help if you experience moderate to severe allergic reactions like redness, hives (itchy, painful eruptions that sting), breathing difficulty, etc.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Kenacort 0.1 % Paste use should be limited for pregnant women as it is not mostly prescribed due to the occurrence of side effects. This medicine is used only if it is really necessary and given on doctors advice only.

Breast-feeding

Use of Kenacort 0.1 % Paste is usually preferred in nursing mothers only upon your doctor's recommendation. The infant should be observed for any undesirable effects while using this medicine.

General warnings

Use in children

Kenacort 0.1 % Paste should be considered in children only under a doctor's supervision as it may cause growth retardation in some children. Therefore, careful monitoring of symptoms concerning growth parameters is necessary.

Oral use only

Kenacort 0.1 % Paste is recommended for use only through oral route. Therefore, it should not be used for an ophthalmic or dermatological purpose.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of Kenacort 0.1 % Paste you can use it as soon as you remember.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact your doctor in case of an overdose with Kenacort 0.1 % Paste.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Kenacort 0.1 % Paste is used in relieving pain associated with mouth sores. Take Kenacort 0.1 % Paste exactly as instructed by your doctor. Do not apply in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Contact your doctor for reassessment if the symptoms do not improve in 2 weeks. Complete the entire course of treatment for best results. Kenacort 0.1 % Paste is an oral paste. Hence avoid its use in any other parts of your body. In case of accidental use, contact your doctor immediately.

Miscelleneous

To be taken after food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

Kenacort 0.1 % Paste reduces the pain sensation by blocking prostaglandins and leukotrienes (certain chemicals that cause pain) in the body. Thus, this medicine provides relief from pain and swelling.

Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Topical Corticosteroids

Schedule

Schedule H

Accessdata.fda.gov. 2021. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 31 March 2021].

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2002/12097s16lbl.pdf>

Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Triamcinolone. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 31 March 2021].

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Triamcinolone>

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