Some commonly used KENALOG Brand Names are:

In the U.S.—

In Canada—

Other commonly used names are: Beclometasone Fludroxycortide Ulobetasol

• Anti-inflammatory, steroidal, topical
• Corticosteroid, topical

Topical corticosteroids (kor-ti-ko-STER-oyds) are used to help relieve redness, swelling, itching, and discomfort of many skin problems. These medicines are like cortisone. They belong to the general family of medicines called steroids.

These corticosteroids are available only with your doctor's prescription. Topical corticosteroids are available in the following dosage forms:

Topical
• Amcinonide
  • Cream (U.S. and Canada)
  • Lotion (U.S. and Canada)
  • Ointment (U.S. and Canada)
• Beclomethasone
  • Cream (Canada)
  • Lotion (Canada)
• Betamethasone
  • Cream (U.S. and Canada)
  • Foam (U.S.)
  • Gel (U.S. and Canada)
  • Lotion (U.S. and Canada)
  • Ointment (U.S. and Canada)
  • Topical aerosol (U.S.)
• Clobetasol
  • Cream (U.S. and Canada)
  • Foam (U.S.)
  • Ointment (U.S. and Canada)
  • Topical solution (U.S. and Canada)
• Clobetasone
  • Cream (Canada)
  • Ointment (Canada)
• Desoximetasone
  • Cream (U.S. and Canada)
  • Gel (U.S. and Canada)
  • Ointment (U.S.)
• Diflorasone
  • Cream (U.S. and Canada)
  • Ointment (U.S. and Canada)
• Diflucortolone
  • Cream (Canada)
  • Ointment (Canada)
• Fluocinolone
  • Cream (U.S. and Canada)
  • Ointment (U.S. and Canada)
  • Topical solution (U.S. and Canada)
• Fluocinonide
  • Cream (U.S. and Canada)
  • Gel (U.S. and Canada)
  • Ointment (U.S. and Canada)
  • Topical solution (U.S. and Canada)
• Flurandrenolide
  • Cream (U.S. and Canada)
  • Lotion (U.S.)
  • Ointment (U.S. and Canada)
  • Tape (U.S. and Canada)
• Fluticasone
  • Cream (U.S.)
  • Ointment (U.S.)
• Halcinonide
  • Cream (U.S. and Canada)
  • Ointment (U.S. and Canada)
  • Topical solution (U.S. and Canada)
• Halobetasol
  • Cream (U.S.)
  • Ointment (U.S.)
• Hydrocortisone butyrate
  • Cream (U.S.)
  • Ointment (U.S.)
• Hydrocortisone probutate
  • Cream (Canada)
• Hydrocortisone valerate
  • Cream (U.S. and Canada)
  • Ointment (U.S. and Canada)
• Mometasone
  • Cream (U.S. and Canada)
  • Lotion (U.S. and Canada)
  • Ointment (U.S. and Canada)
• Prednicarbate
  • Cream (U.S.)
• Triamcinolone
  • Cream (U.S. and Canada)
  • Lotion (U.S.)
  • Ointment (U.S. and Canada)
  • Topical aerosol (U.S.)

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For corticosteroids, the following should be considered:

Allergies—Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to corticosteroids. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy—When used properly, these medicines have not been shown to cause problems in humans. Studies on birth defects have not been done in humans. However, studies in animals have shown that topical corticosteroids, when applied to the skin in large amounts or used for a long time, could cause birth defects.

Breast-feeding—Topical corticosteroids have not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies when used properly. However, corticosteroids should not be applied to the breasts before nursing.

Children—Children and teenagers who must use KENALOG should be checked often by their doctor since KENALOG may be absorbed through the skin and can affect growth or cause other unwanted effects.

Older adults—Certain side effects may be more likely to occur in elderly patients since the skin of older adults may be naturally thin. These unwanted effects may include tearing of the skin or blood-containing blisters on the skin.

Other medicines—Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are using any other topical prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine that is to be applied to the same area of the skin.

• Cataracts or
• Glaucoma—Corticosteroids may make these medical problems worse, especially when stronger corticosteroids are used in the eye area

• Diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes)—Too much use of corticosteroids may cause a loss of control of diabetes by increasing blood and urine glucose. However, this is not likely to happen when topical corticosteroids are used for a short time

• Infection or sores at the place of treatment (unless your doctor also prescribed medicine for the infection) or
• Tuberculosis—Corticosteroids may make existing infections worse or cause new infections

• Skin conditions that cause thinning of skin with easy bruising—Corticosteroids may make thinning of the skin worse

Be very careful not to get KENALOG in your eyes. Wash your hands after using your finger to apply the medicine. If you accidentally get KENALOG in your eyes, flush them with water.

Do not bandage or otherwise wrap the skin being treated unless directed to do so by your doctor.

If your doctor has ordered an occlusive dressing (airtight covering, such as kitchen plastic wrap or a special patch) to be applied over KENALOG, make sure you know how to apply it. Since occlusive dressings increase the amount of medicine absorbed through your skin and the possibility of side effects, use them only as directed. If you have any questions about this, check with your doctor.

Do not use on face, groin, or armpits unless directed to do so by your doctor.

For patients using the foam form of KENALOG:

• KENALOG usually comes with patient directions. Read them carefully before using KENALOG.
• Do not use near heat, near an open flame, or while smoking.

For patients using the topical aerosol form of KENALOG:

• KENALOG usually comes with patient directions. Read them carefully before using KENALOG.
• It is important to avoid breathing in the vapors from the spray or getting them in your eyes. If you accidentally get KENALOG in your eyes, flush them with water.
• Do not use near heat, near an open flame, or while smoking.

For patients using flurandrenolide tape:

• KENALOG usually comes with patient directions. Read them carefully before using KENALOG.

Do not use KENALOG more often or for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase the chance of absorption through the skin and the chance of side effects. In addition, too much use, especially on areas with thinner skin (for example, face, armpits, groin), may result in thinning of the skin and stretch marks or other unwanted effects.

Do not use KENALOG for other skin problems without first checking with your doctor. Topical corticosteroids should not be used on many kinds of bacterial, viral, or fungal skin infections.

Dosing—

The dose of topical corticosteroid will be different for different patients and products. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label.

Missed dose—

If your doctor has ordered you to use KENALOG on a regular schedule and you miss a dose, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and apply it at the next regularly scheduled time.

Storage—

To store KENALOG:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Keep the medicine from freezing.
• Do not puncture, break, or burn aerosol containers, even after they are empty.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.