Can triamcinolone acetonide B be used to treat severe diaper rash on a little girl?
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The cream contains nystatin which is used for women's yeast infections and also contains the steroid triamcinolone, which treats inflammation and swelling. Would this be OK to use? Obviously, I don't want to make it any worse. The little girl is 12 months old.
Official Answer
by Drugs.comNo, do not use the steroid cream on your babies diaper rash. Triamcinolone is a potent steroid and should not used on a 1 year old child unless recommended by a doctor.
Your pharmacist will be able to recommend a safer mild corticosteroid / anti-fungal cream.
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