Consumer Information for: TEVA-TRIACOMB
Consumer Information
Information about the product including what the product is used for, dosage, warnings, proper use and side effects. This summary will not tell you everything about the product. Contact your healthcare professional if you have any questions about the product.
What the medication is used for
TEVA-TRIACOMB (Triamcinolone Acetonide, Nystatin, Neomycin Sulfate, and Gramicidin) is used to provide relief from the itching, burning, and swelling caused by bacterial and/or fungal infections.
TEVA-TRIACOMB contain antibacterial ingredients called gramicidin and neomycin, and should be used exactly as directed by your health care professional.
What it does
TEVA-TRIACOMB is antibacterial and antifungal which destroy the bacteria and fungi (yeasts) causing the skin infections.
When it should not be used
Do not use TEVA-TRIACOMB:
- if you are allergic to Triamcinolone Acetonide, Nystatin, Neomycin Sulfate, and Gramicidin or any of its non-medicinal ingredients (See What are the ingredients of TEVA-TRIACOMB),
- if you have primary skin infections,
- if you have any serious skin lesions, most viral lesions of the skin (including chicken pox (varicella) cold sores or genital herpes (Herpes simplex)), and fungal skin lesions except caused by yeasts infections,
- in your eyes,
- in the outer area of your ear if you have an ear infection or holes in your eardrums (see p. 4), and
- under covered skin dressing if you have skin swelling and infections
What the medicinal ingredient is
Triamcinolone Acetonide, Nystatin, Neomycin Sulfate, and Gramicidin
What the non-medicinal ingredients are
aluminum hydroxide, ceteareth-20, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl monostearate, glyceryl stearate, methylparaben, petrolatum, polysorbate 60, propylene glycol, propylene glycol monostearate, propylparaben, purified water, sorbitol and titanium dioxide
What dosage form it comes in
TEVA-TRIACOMB (Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg / g, Nystatin 100,000 units / g, Neomycin base (as sulphate) 2.5 mg / g, and Gramicidin 0.25 mg / g) is available in 15 g, 30 g, and 60 g tubes, and in 450 g jars.
Warnings and precautions
To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take TEVA-TRIACOMB. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including:
- your previous use of corticosteroids,
- if your condition has not changed within 7 days,
- if you use it for large skin areas,
- if you have skin lesions close to the eye, and
- if you have allergic reactions such as burning, itching, irritation, dryness, and skin discoloration.
Other warnings you should know about:
- Avoid contact with the eyes. If accidental contact occurs, rinse the eyes thoroughly with water
- If further skin irritation develops or the infection worsens, contact your doctor.
- Avoid continuous or prolonged use as potential adverse effects increase with longer use.
Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.
Interactions with this medication
Drug interactions studies have not been done for TEVA-TRIACOMB.
Proper use of this medication
Misuse or overuse of TEVA-TRIACOMB could lead to the growth of bacteria that will not be killed by gramicidin and/or neomycin (resistance). This means that TEVA-TRIACOMB or other medicines that contain gramicidin and/or neomycin may not work for you in the future.
Do not share your medicine.
Small quantity 2 or 3 times daily.
Usual Dose
Apply a small amount to the affected area 2 or 3 times daily.
Do not apply to open wounds or burns to avoid absorption of the drug(s) into the blood. Do not
apply more than prescribed by the doctor. For external use only.
Overdose
Side effects and what to do about them
What are possible side effects from using TEVA-TRIACOMB?
- Skin reactions such as burning, itching, irritation, dryness, and skin discoloration.
These are not all the possible side effects you may feel when taking TEVA-TRIACOMB. If you experience any side effects not listed here, contact your healthcare professional. Please also see Warnings and Precautions.
If you have a troublesome symptom or side effect that is not listed here or becomes bad enough to interfere with your daily activities, talk to your healthcare professional.
How to store
Store at room temperature between 15ºC and 30ºC. Keep tube tightly closed. Do not freeze. Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Reporting side effects
You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:
Visiting the Web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting (https://www.canada.ca/en/healthcanada/services/drugs-health-products/medeffect-canada/adverse-reaction-reporting.html) for
information on how to report online, by mail or by fax; or
Calling toll-free at 1-866-234-2345
NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.
More information
If you want more information about TEVA-TRIACOMB:
- Talk to your healthcare professional
- Find the full product monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada website (https://healthproducts.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/index-eng.jsp); the manufacturer’s website http://www.tevacanada.com; or by calling 1-800-268-4127 ext. 3; or email druginfo@tevacanada.com.
This leaflet was prepared by Teva Canada Limited, Toronto, Ontario M1B 2K9
Last Revised: January 17, 2019
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