Kenalog Side Effects

Please note - some side effects for Kenalog may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Kenalog - for the Consumer

Kenalog Aerosol Solution

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Kenalog Aerosol Solution:

Mild, temporary stinging.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurry vision;changes in menstrual cycle; easy bruising; excessive hair growth; impaired wound healing; itching, burning, redness, or swelling of the skin not present before using Kenalog Aerosol Solution; mental or mood changes; moon face; muscle weakness; osteoporosis; rise in body temperature; skin thinning; tiredness.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch .

Kenalog Cream

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. No COMMON side effects have been reported with Kenalog Cream. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Kenalog Cream:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurry vision;changes in menstrual cycle; easy bruising; excessive hair growth; impaired wound healing; itching, burning, redness, discoloration, or swelling of the skin not present before using Kenalog Cream; mental or mood changes; moon face; muscle weakness; osteoporosis; rise in body temperature; skin thinning; tiredness.

Kenalog Lotion

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. When used in small doses, no COMMON side effects have been reported with Kenalog Lotion. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Kenalog Lotion:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurred vision;changes in menstrual cycle; easy bruising; excessive hair growth; impaired wound healing; itching, burning, redness, discoloration, or swelling of the skin not present before using Kenalog Lotion; mental or mood changes; moon face; muscle weakness; osteoporosis; rise in body temperature; skin thinning; tiredness.

Kenalog-40 Suspension

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Kenalog-40 Suspension:

Acne; changes in appetite; constipation; diarrhea; difficulty sleeping; headache; heartburn; nausea; restlessness; sweating; trouble sleeping; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty swallowing or breathing; hoarseness; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, hands, legs, eyes, throat, lips, or tongue); depression; fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; joint stiffness; mood or mental changes; muscle pain or weakness; numbness or tingling in the hands or feet; pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site; personality changes; seizures; shortness of breath; signs of infection (eg, fever, chills, or sore throat); slow wound healing; swelling of the ankles, hands, legs, or feet; vision changes.

Kenalog-10 Suspension

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Kenalog-10 Suspension:

Acne; changes in appetite; constipation; diarrhea; difficulty sleeping; headache; heartburn; nausea; restlessness; sweating; trouble sleeping; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty swallowing or breathing; hoarseness; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, hands, legs, eyes, throat, lips, or tongue); depression; fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; joint stiffness; mood or mental changes; muscle pain or weakness; numbness or tingling in the hands or feet; pain, redness, swelling, or other skin problems at the injection site; personality changes; seizures; shortness of breath; signs of infection (eg, fever, chills, or sore throat); slow wound healing; swelling of the ankles, hands, legs, or feet; vision changes.

Side Effects by Body System

Endocrine

Endocrinologic side effects have been rare. The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis has been suppressed only rarely. This suppression was more likely when higher potency topical corticosteroids were used over extensive areas and when occlusive dressing were used.

The prolonged use of dental paste has lead to systemic adverse reactions including hyperglycemia and protein catabolism.

Local

Skin atrophy may become evident within one to two months of use and is due to the inhibitory effect of corticosteroids on collagen formation. Skin on the face, axillae, and groin appear to be most susceptible to the adverse, long-term effects of topical triamcinolone. Use of high potency topical corticosteroids on these areas should be minimized or avoided.

Topical corticosteroid use may inhibit local immune response rendering the skin more susceptible to infections. Folliculitis has occasionally been reported.

Perioral dermatitis or rosacea-like dermatitis has occurred in patients treated with potent topical corticosteroids who are of seborrheic skin type. This condition may flare temporarily upon discontinuation of topical steroids, prompting patients to continue their use. If topical corticosteroids are discontinued, this flare and the initial dermatitis generally resolves over a few weeks.

Local side effects of have commonly included burning, itching, or irritation, especially if applied to denuded skin. Long-term use of topical corticosteroids has resulted in skin atrophy and thinning, and the development of striae, telangiectasia, subcutaneous hemorrhage, and easy bruising and bleeding. Allergic contact dermatitis is occasionally reported.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included peptic ulcer activation after the prolonged use of dental paste.

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