Kenalog Orabase ointment 5gm

Expert Advice

Primary Uses

This medicine is used in patients to suppress inflammatory and allergic disorders; rheumatic disease (pain and swelling in different body parts).

Side Effects

Endocrine (hormonal) irregularities, including menstrual problems, cushingoid state (weight gain, facial puffiness), adrenal (hormone of adrenal gland) suppression, growth suppression in children, increased susceptibility to infection, increased severity of infection. Fluid/electrolyte disturbance, hypertension (high blood pressure), negative protein, nitrogen and calcium balance, fractures, impaired wound healing, swelling, acne, diabetes, GI disturbances, psychiatric effects, weight gain, increased appetite, increased intraocular pressure (rise in pressure inside the eye) etc.

Warnings

Pregnancy

No definite data regarding pregnancy is available. Consult your doctor before using this medication.

Lactation

Effect is undetermined in lactating females. Consult your doctor before using this medication.

Driving

Contraindications

This medicine is contraindicated in head injury, stroke and systemic fungal infections unless specific anti-infective therapy is used.