Kenacort New 0.1% Buccal Paste

Kenacort New 0.1% Buccal Paste – Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% w/w by Abbott

Kenacort New 0.1% from Abbott is Triamcinolone Acetonide Buccal Paste 0.1% w/w in a 7.5 g tube, marked on the carton “For non-infective mouth ulcers”. What makes it different from an ordinary steroid ointment is the base rather than the steroid. Inside the mouth, saliva washes a normal cream away within a minute or two, so almost none of the drug ever reaches the ulcer. This paste is built on a bioadhesive base that sticks to wet mucosa and sets into a thin protective film over the lesion, holding the triamcinolone against it for hours. That film does two jobs at once: it delivers the steroid, and it physically shields the raw surface from the tongue, teeth and food – which is why the pain often eases before the ulcer has healed. It is applied by pressing it gently onto the ulcer without rubbing; rubbing breaks the film and it stops working. Best used at bedtime and after meals. 7.5 g tube.

Key Features

• Triamcinolone Acetonide Buccal Paste 0.1% w/w in a 7.5 g tube
• A bioadhesive base that clings to wet mouth tissue and forms a protective film
• Marked on the carton “for non-infective mouth ulcers”
• Press it on gently – do not rub it in, or the film will not form
• Marketed by Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.; made by Mepromax Lifesciences, Dehradun

Composition

• Triamcinolone Acetonide – 0.1% w/w
• In a bioadhesive oral paste base. As printed on the carton

Uses & Benefits

• Relieves pain and inflammation from non-infective mouth ulcers and oral ulcerative lesions
• Useful for ulcers caused by trauma – biting the cheek, a sharp tooth, dentures or dental work
• Forms a protective film so the ulcer is shielded while it heals
• Reduces the swelling, redness and soreness of the lesion
• Sticks in place long enough to act, unlike a cream or gel that saliva washes away
• A small 7.5 g tube, so it is not left half-used for years

Directions for Use

• Clean and dry the affected area of the mouth first – the paste will not stick to a wet surface as well
• Press a small amount onto the ulcer with a fingertip or cotton bud and let it set. Do not rub it in
• Best applied at bedtime and after meals, when it will stay in place longest
• Avoid eating or drinking for about 30 minutes after applying
• Use it only as often and for as long as your doctor advises. Tell your doctor if there is no improvement after a week

Precautions

• Do not use it on a mouth infection. Fungal (thrush), bacterial or viral sores can be made worse by a steroid – get the diagnosis right first
• An ulcer that has not healed in three weeks needs to be looked at by a doctor or dentist, not treated for longer with steroid paste
• Tell your doctor if you have diabetes – corticosteroids can raise blood sugar, even applied this way
• Mild stinging, burning, irritation or dryness at the site is the usual early effect and normally settles
• Stop and seek advice if you get severe itching, swelling or any sign of an allergic reaction
• Pregnant and breastfeeding women should ask their doctor before using it

Storage

• Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place
• Keep the cap closed and the tube out of direct sunlight
• Keep the medicine out of the reach of children

Disclaimer

Schedule H prescription drug – to be sold by retail on the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner only. For application inside the mouth only; do not swallow. This information is for general awareness and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.