Kenacort-A40 TM
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Active ingredients: triamcinolone
Pack: Kenacort-A40 40 mg/mL injection, 5 x 1 mL ampoules
Brand name
(ARTG)
: KENACORT-A 40 triamcinolone acetonide 40mg/1 mL injection ampouleDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Intramuscular: The intramuscular administration of Kenacort-A 40 (Sterile Triamcinolone Acetonide Suspension USP) is indicated for systemic corticosteroid therapy in such conditions as allergic diseases, dermatoses, or generalised rheumatoid arthritis and other connective tissue disorders. Intramuscular administration is particularly valuable in such conditions where oral corticosteroid therapy is not feasible. Intra-Articular: Kenacort-A 40 Injection is indicated for intra-articular or intrasynovial administration and for injections into tendon sheaths as adjunctive therapy for short-term administration (to tide the patient over an acute episode or exacerbation) in: synovitis of osteoarthritis; rheumatoid arthritis; acute and subacute bursitis; acute gouty arthritis; epicondylitis; acute non-specific tenosynovitis; post-traumatic osteoarthritis.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, suspension
- Intramuscular
- Opaque white suspension.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 5 x 1mL ampoule 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
