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Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g Cream — NDC 51672-1282-1 (Billing 51672-1282-01)

by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. · 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 15 g in 1 TUBE

This is a package of Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g Cream from Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., marketed since Nov 1997 and currently FDA-listed; retail pharmacies pay about $0.1020 per g (NADAC).

NDC 51672-1282-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 51672-1282-1 billing pads the package segment with a zero
This package
Contains15 g in 1 tube Cost per g$0.1020 NADAC Per package$1.53 / 15 g Pack sizes3 compare ↓
Also priced by: Medicaid pays $0.3570/unit · Part D plans $0.1230/unit — full pricing hub ↓
Rx only Generic On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 8, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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NDC database record

One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 51672-1282-1 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human prescription drug
Code segments
51672 labeler · 1282 product · 1 package
Package marketed since
Nov 26, 1997
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2026
Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
3 5167212821 0
Medicaid fills, this package
11,841 prescriptions in the last four reported quarters
FDA record last changed
Jul 24, 2026
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Other active recalls for Triamcinolone Acetonide (different manufacturers) — 1 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Sep 28, 2023 — Presence of Particulate Matter: A product complaint of a piece of glass was identified in a vial. The piece of glass appears to be roughly 1 cm x 0.5 cm inside the vial. (Eugia US LLC) · FDA recall D-0041-2024
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 51672-1282-1
Product NDC 51672-1282
11-digit billing NDC 51672128201
NCPDP billing unit GM — per gram (weight)
RxCUI 1014314
UNII F446C597KA
Application # ANDA040039
SPL Set ID e7e16fc2-0222-44f5-925b-928d249f55cf
Established class (EPC) Corticosteroid
Mechanism of action Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 1997-11-26
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form CREAM
Substance TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE
TE code (Orange Book) AT · RLD · RS

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GPI-14 90550085103710
GPI class Triamcinolone Acetonide
GCN Seq No 007594
GCN 31232
HICL code 002891
Ingredient (HICL) Triamcinolone Acetonide
HIC1 code Q
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Ear/Eye/Nose/Rectum/Topical/Vagina/Other
HIC2 code Q5
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Agents Acting Principally On The Skin
HIC3 code Q5P
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Topical Anti-Inflammatory Steroidal
AHFS code 48:10.08.00
AHFS class Corticosteroids (Respiratory Tract)
FDB label name TRIAMCINOLONE 0.1% CREAM
FDB brand name Triamcinolone Acetonide
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 007594
  • GCN: 31232
  • GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 90550085103710
  • HICL (First Databank): 002891
  • AHFS class code: 48:10.08.00
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 1014314
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 51672-1282-1 — a 5-4-1 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the package segment → 51672-1282-01. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Corticosteroid class.

Pharmacologic class Corticosteroid
Drug family (ATC) Corticosteroids for local oral treatment, Corticosteroids, Corticosteroids, moderately potent (group II)
How it works Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

Label name TRIAMCINOLONE 0.1% CREAM Ingredient Triamcinolone Acetonide
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
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Nutrient depletion considerations

Triamcinolone Acetonide may be associated with lower levels of 8 nutrients — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.

An association is not a deficiency. Educational only — don't start or stop anything without professional guidance.
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer gPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly $0.102 $1.53 / 15 g
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo $0.3570 $5.36 / 15 g
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 $0.1230 $1.85 / 15 g
NADAC price history (per g) — tap or hover for the price & month
Jan 2022 Aug 2022 Jan 2026 Sep 2026 $0.171 $0.099
▼ Down 19% over the last 24 months.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Per unit Per pack Marketing startMarketing endStatus
51672-1282-01 You're viewing this 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 15 g in 1 TUBE $0.1020 / g $1.53 1997-11-26 — Active
51672-1282-02 51672-1282-2 Main listing 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 30 g in 1 TUBE $0.0822 / g $2.47 1997-11-26 — Active
51672-1282-08 51672-1282-8 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 80 g in 1 TUBE $0.0452 / g $3.61 1997-11-26 — Active

Per g, this pack runs about 126% above the cheapest pack (NDC 51672-1282-08, $0.0452 vs $0.1020 NADAC).

This pack accounts for about 5.0% of this product's recent Medicaid fills; most go to a different pack size. See all packs ↓

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This package is listed by the FDA — 1 tube in 1 carton / 15 g in 1 tube.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g Cream?
Use the 11-digit billing form listed in the identifiers section of this page. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 45802-0064-05 Padagis 454 g $0.027 AT Availability likely save 73%
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 45802-0055-05 Padagis 454 g $0.034 AT Availability likely save 67%
triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg/g 00168-0004-15 E. 1 tube $0.102 AT Availability likely —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 00713-0225-15 Cosette 1 tube $0.102 AT Discontinued —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 16714-0986-01 NorthStar 1 tube $0.102 AT Availability likely —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 21922-0062-04 Encube 1 tube $0.102 AT Availability likely —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 33342-0329-15 Macleods 1 tube $0.102 AT Availability likely —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/gthis 51672-1282-01 Sun 1 tube $0.102 AT Availability likely —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 67877-0251-15 Ascend 15 g $0.102 AT Availability likely —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 71656-0042-15 Saptalis 1 tube $0.102 AT Availability likely —
Triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg/g 33342-0333-15 Macleods 1 tube $0.116 AT Availability likely +14%
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 51672-1284-01 Sun 1 tube $0.116 AT Availability likely +14%
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 00713-0228-15 Cosette 1 tube $0.116 AT Availability likely +14%
Triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg/g 16714-0276-01 NorthStar 1 tube $0.116 AT Availability likely +14%
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 21922-0063-04 Encube 1 tube $0.116 AT Availability likely +14%
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 00168-0006-15 E. 15 g $0.116 AT Availability likely +14%
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 64980-0320-05 Rising 1 tube $2.583 AT Availability likely +2433%
Triderm 1 mg/g 00316-0170-01 Crown 1 tube — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg/g 50090-0162-00 A-S 80 g — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg/g 50090-0228-00 A-S 15 g — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg/g 50090-2106-00 A-S 30000 mg — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 50090-6547-00 A-S 1 tube — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 50090-6566-00 A-S 454 g — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 52817-0811-15 TruPharma, 1 tube — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 61919-0234-30 Direct_Rx 30 g — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 61919-0650-15 DIRECTRX 15 g — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg/g 63187-0025-15 Proficient 15 g — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 63187-0053-15 Proficient 15 g — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 63187-0870-15 Proficient 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg/g 63629-8778-01 Bryant 15 g — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg/g 63629-8779-01 Bryant 30 g — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg/g 63629-8780-01 Bryant 80 g — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg/g 63629-8781-01 Bryant 454 g — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 63629-9573-01 Bryant 454 g — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 63629-9574-01 Bryant 1 tube — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 66267-0933-80 NuCare 80 g — — FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 68071-2736-03 NuCare 1 tube — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 68071-3666-03 NuCare 1 tube — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 68071-3852-08 NuCare 1 tube — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 68071-3982-05 NuCare 1 tube — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 68071-4383-05 NuCare 15 g — — FDA listed —
triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg/g 68071-4391-03 NuCare 30 g — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 68071-4945-05 NuCare 15 g — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 68462-0131-17 Glenmark 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 68788-7797-01 Preferred 1 tube — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 68788-8350-01 Preferred 1 tube — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 68788-8356-00 Preferred 1 tube — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 68788-8753-01 Preferred 1 tube — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 70518-1524-00 REMEDYREPACK 15 g — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 70518-2285-00 REMEDYREPACK 1 tube — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 70518-2403-00 REMEDYREPACK 1 tube — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 70518-2963-00 REMEDYREPACK 1 tube — AT Discontinued —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 70518-4527-00 REMEDYREPACK 1 tube — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 71205-0627-15 Proficient 1 tube — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg/g 71335-2211-01 Bryant 454 g — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 71335-2712-01 Bryant 454 g — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 71335-2713-01 Bryant 80 g — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 72162-1386-04 Bryant 1 tube — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg/g 72162-1832-03 Bryant 30 g — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 72189-0039-80 Direct_Rx 80 g — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 72189-0277-15 Direct_Rx 15 g — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 72189-0330-80 Direct 80 g — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 72189-0571-80 Direct_rx 80 g — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 72189-0670-30 Direct_rx 30 g — AT FDA listed —
Dermavyx 72835-0777-02 V2 1 kit — — FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 76420-0203-15 Asclemed 1 tube — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 76420-0348-00 Asclemed 454 g — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 82804-0071-30 Proficient 1 tube — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 82804-0145-30 Proficient 1 tube — AT FDA listed —
Triadermex 84460-0100-08 Florrax 1 kit — — FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 50090-2244-00 A-S 1 tube — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg/g 50090-6978-00 A-S 1 tube — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 68462-0797-17 Glenmark 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 71205-0108-15 Proficient 1 tube — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 68071-4286-05 NuCare 15 g — — FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 50090-3508-00 A-S 1 tube — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 68071-1872-08 NuCare 80 g — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 70518-3689-00 REMEDYREPACK 1 tube — AT FDA listed —
Kourzeq 1 mg/g 82682-0001-05 MidAmerica 1 tube — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 76420-0361-00 Asclemed 454 g — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 82804-0079-30 Proficient 1 tube — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 50090-4761-00 A-S 1 tube — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 50090-7679-00 A-S 1 tube — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 61919-0619-15 DIRECTRX 15 g — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 72162-2336-02 Bryant 1 tube — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 67296-1927-01 RedpharmDrug 1 tube — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg/g 68071-2362-05 NuCare 1 tube — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 68788-8386-05 Preferred 1 tube — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 85766-0244-15 Sportpharm 1 tube — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg/g 67296-2327-01 Redpharm 1 tube — AT FDA listed —
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
1997
On the market since
Nov 1997
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
29 years listed
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Generic on the market
this product is a generic
✅This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

What it looks like

Color white
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

🧪 Avoiding an ingredient? See Triamcinolone inactive ingredients by manufacturer: every current product's list side by side, so you can ask your pharmacy for the version that does not list it.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII 936JST6JCN
    Cetyl alcohol is a waxy, fatty substance derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as an emulsifier and thickener in medicines, helping blend oil and water components and giving products a smooth, creamy texture.
  • UNII D072FFP9GU
    Cetyl esters wax is a waxy substance made from natural or synthetic fatty acids. It's used as a binder, hardening agent, and coating material to give tablets and capsules their structure and texture.
  • UNII 230OU9XXE4
    A waxy substance made from glycerin and stearic acid that acts as an emulsifier to blend oily and watery ingredients together. It also helps thicken and stabilize the medicine's texture.
  • UNII 8CRQ2TH63M
    Isopropyl palmitate is an oily liquid derived from palm oil. It acts as an emollient and lubricant in medicines, helping soften the skin or improve how the product spreads and flows.
  • UNII CAL22UVI4M
    A synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and fatty acids. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and improves the texture and stability of the medicine.
  • UNII 6OZP39ZG8H
    Polysorbate 80 is a synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together in medications and improves how the product disperses in the body.
  • UNII 6DC9Q167V3
    Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.

8 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerSun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
Application holderTARO PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD
FDA applicationANDA040039 (ANDA)
Labeler code51672
First marketedNov 1997
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio891 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Very long sections are excerpted here and marked; the full text is on DailyMed (linked in the sources below). Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage 21 words ▾

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Triamcinolone acetonide cream, 0.1% is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 191 words ▾

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Apply triamcinolone acetonide cream USP, 0.1% as appropriate, to the affected area two to three times daily. Rub in gently. Occlusive Dressing Technique Occlusive dressings may be used for the management of psoriasis or other recalcitrant conditions.

Gently rub a small amount of cream into the lesion until it disappears. Reapply the preparation leaving a thin coating on the lesion, cover with pliable nonporous film, and seal the edges. If needed, additional moisture may be provided by covering the lesion with a dampened clean cotton cloth before the nonporous film is applied or by briefly wetting the affected area with water immediately prior to applying the medication.

The frequency of changing dressings is best determined on an individual basis. It may be convenient to apply triamcinolone acetonide cream USP, 0.1% under an occlusive dressing in the evening and to remove the dressing in the morning (i.e., 12-hour occlusion). When utilizing the 12-hour occlusion regimen, additional cream should be applied, without occlusion, during the day.

Reapplication is essential at each dressing change. If an infection develops, the use of occlusive dressings should be discontinued and appropriate antimicrobial therapy instituted.

⛔ Contraindications 21 words ▾

CONTRAINDICATIONS Topical corticosteroids are contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparations.

🤒 Adverse Reactions 59 words ▾

ADVERSE REACTIONS The following local adverse reactions are reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids, but may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings (reactions are listed in an approximate decreasing order of occurrence): burning, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of the skin, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae, and miliaria.

🤰 Pregnancy 94 words ▾

Pregnancy Teratogenic Effects Category C Corticosteroids are generally teratogenic in laboratory animals when administered systemically at relatively low dosage levels. The more potent corticosteroids have been shown to be teratogenic after dermal application in laboratory animals. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women on teratogenic effects from topically applied corticosteroids.

Therefore, topical corticosteroids should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Drugs of this class should not be used extensively on pregnant patients, in large amounts, or for prolonged periods of time.

🧒 Pediatric Use 113 words ▾

Pediatric Use Pediatric patients may demonstrate greater susceptibility to topical corticosteroid-induced HPA axis suppression and Cushing's syndrome than mature patients because of a larger skin surface area to body weight ratio. HPA axis suppression, Cushing's syndrome, and intracranial hypertension have been reported in children receiving topical corticosteroids. Manifestations of adrenal suppression in children include linear growth retardation, delayed weight gain, low plasma cortisol levels, and absence of response to ACTH stimulation.

Manifestations of intracranial hypertension include bulging fontanelles, headaches, and bilateral papilledema. Administration of topical corticosteroids to children should be limited to the least amount compatible with an effective therapeutic regimen. Chronic corticosteroid therapy may interfere with the growth and development of children.

🆘 Overdosage 18 words ▾

OVERDOSAGE Topically applied corticosteroids can be absorbed in sufficient amounts to produce systemic effects (see PRECAUTIONS, General ).

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 192 words ▾

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Topical corticosteroids share anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive actions. The mechanism of anti-inflammatory activity of the topical corticosteroids is unclear. Various laboratory methods, including vasoconstrictor assays, are used to compare and predict potencies and/or clinical efficacies of the topical corticosteroids.

There is some evidence to suggest that a recognizable correlation exists between vasoconstrictor potency and therapeutic efficacy in man. Pharmacokinetics The extent of percutaneous absorption of topical corticosteroids is determined by many factors including the vehicle, the integrity of the epidermal barrier, and the use of occlusive dressings. Topical corticosteroids can be absorbed from normal intact skin.

Inflammation and/or other disease processes in the skin increase percutaneous absorption. Occlusive dressings substantially increase the percutaneous absorption of topical corticosteroids. Thus, occlusive dressings may be a valuable therapeutic adjunct for treatment of resistant dermatoses (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ).

Once absorbed through the skin, topical corticosteroids are handled through pharmacokinetic pathways similar to systemically administered corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are bound to plasma proteins in varying degrees. Corticosteroids are metabolized primarily in the liver and are then excreted by the kidneys.

Some of the topical corticosteroids and their metabolites are also excreted into the bile.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 35 words ▾

HOW SUPPLIED Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP, 0.1% in 15 g (NDC 51672-1282-1), 30 g (NDC 51672-1282-2) and 80 g (NDC 51672-1282-8) tubes. Store at controlled room temperature 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Avoid freezing.

📦 Storage and Handling 13 words ▾

Store at controlled room temperature 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Avoid freezing.

📋 Description 75 words ▾

DESCRIPTION The topical corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents. The steroids in this class include triamcinolone acetonide. Triamcinolone acetonide is designated chemically as 9-Fluoro-11β, 16α, 17,21-tetrahydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione cyclic 16,17-acetal with acetone.

Each gram of 0.1% triamcinolone acetonide cream provides 1 mg triamcinolone acetonide, respectively, in a vanishing cream base containing cetyl alcohol, cetyl esters wax, glyceryl monostearate, isopropyl palmitate, polysorbate-60, polysorbate-80, propylene glycol and purified water. Chemical Structure

💬 Information for Patients 122 words ▾

Information for the Patient Patients using topical corticosteroids should receive the following information and instructions: This medication is to be used as directed by the physician. It is for dermatologic use only. Avoid contact with the eyes.

Patients should be advised not to use this medication for any disorder other than for which it was prescribed. The treated skin area should not be bandaged or otherwise covered or wrapped as to be occlusive unless directed by the physician. Patients should report any signs of local adverse reactions especially under occlusive dressing.

Parents of pediatric patients should be advised not to use tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants on a child being treated in the diaper area, as these garments may constitute occlusive dressings.

⚠️ Precautions ~3 min read ▾

PRECAUTIONS General Systemic absorption of topical corticosteroids has produced reversible hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression, manifestations of Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia, and glucosuria in some patients. Conditions which augment systemic absorption include the application of the more potent steroids, use over large surface areas, prolonged use, and the addition of occlusive dressings. Therefore, patients receiving a large dose of any potent topical steroid applied to a large surface area or under an occlusive dressing should be evaluated periodically for evidence of HPA axis suppression by using the urinary free cortisol and ACTH stimulation tests, and for impairment of thermal homeostasis.

If HPA axis suppression or elevation of the body temperature occurs, an attempt should be made to withdraw the drug, to reduce the frequency of application, substitute a less potent steroid, or use a sequential approach when utilizing the occlusive technique. Recovery of HPA axis function and thermal homeostasis are generally prompt and complete upon discontinuation of the drug. Infrequently, signs and symptoms of steroid withdrawal may occur, requiring supplemental systemic corticosteroids.

Occasionally, a patient may develop a sensitivity reaction to a particular occlusive dressing material or adhesive and a substitute material may be necessary. Children may absorb proportionally larger amounts of topical corticosteroids and thus be more susceptible to systemic toxicity (see PRECAUTIONS, Pediatric Use ). If irritation develops, topical corticosteroids should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted.

In the presence of dermatological infections, the use of an appropriate antifungal or antibacterial agent should be instituted. If a favorable response does not occur promptly, the corticosteroid should be discontinued until the infection has been adequately controlled. These preparations are not for ophthalmic use.

Information for the Patient Patients using topical corticosteroids should receive the following information and instructions: This medication is to be used as directed by the physician. It is for dermatologic use only. Avoid contact with the eyes.

Patients should be advised not to use this medication for any disorder other than for which it was prescribed. The treated skin area should not be bandaged or otherwise covered or wrapped as to be occlusive unless directed by the physician. Patients should report any signs of local adverse reactions especially under occlusive dressing.

Parents of pediatric patients should be advised not to use tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants on a child being treated in the diaper area, as these garments may constitute occlusive dressings. Laboratory Tests A urinary free cortisol test and ACTH stimulation test may be helpful in evaluating HPA axis suppression. Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, and Impairment of Fertility Long-term animal studies have not been performed to evaluate the carcinogenic potential or the effect on fertility of topical corticosteroids.

Studies to determine mutagenicity with prednisolone and hydrocortisone showed negative results. Pregnancy Teratogenic Effects Category C Corticosteroids are generally teratogenic in laboratory animals when administered systemically at relatively low dosage levels. The more potent corticosteroids have been shown to be teratogenic after dermal application in laboratory animals.

There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women on teratogenic effects from topically applied corticosteroids. Therefore, topical corticosteroids should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Drugs of this class should not be used extensively on pregnant patients, in large amounts, or for prolonged periods of time.

Nursing Mothers It is not known whether topical administration of corticosteroids could result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectab… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🍼 Nursing Mothers 58 words ▾

Nursing Mothers It is not known whether topical administration of corticosteroids could result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectable quantities in breast milk. Systemically administered corticosteroids are secreted into breast milk in quantities not likely to have a deleterious effect on the infant. Nevertheless, caution should be exercised when topical corticosteroids are administered to a nursing woman.

🧬 Pharmacokinetics 132 words ▾

Pharmacokinetics The extent of percutaneous absorption of topical corticosteroids is determined by many factors including the vehicle, the integrity of the epidermal barrier, and the use of occlusive dressings. Topical corticosteroids can be absorbed from normal intact skin. Inflammation and/or other disease processes in the skin increase percutaneous absorption.

Occlusive dressings substantially increase the percutaneous absorption of topical corticosteroids. Thus, occlusive dressings may be a valuable therapeutic adjunct for treatment of resistant dermatoses (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). Once absorbed through the skin, topical corticosteroids are handled through pharmacokinetic pathways similar to systemically administered corticosteroids.

Corticosteroids are bound to plasma proteins in varying degrees. Corticosteroids are metabolized primarily in the liver and are then excreted by the kidneys. Some of the topical corticosteroids and their metabolites are also excreted into the bile.

📄 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility 37 words ▾

Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, and Impairment of Fertility Long-term animal studies have not been performed to evaluate the carcinogenic potential or the effect on fertility of topical corticosteroids. Studies to determine mutagenicity with prednisolone and hydrocortisone showed negative results.

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 47 words ▾

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 15 g Tube Carton NDC 51672-1282-1 15 g Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP, 0.1% FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC USE. Rx only Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. TARO PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 15 g Tube Carton

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

Medicaid utilization & spend

📍 This exact package only: Medicaid data is reported per full 11-digit NDC — labeler, product and pack size — so every number here is for this package alone, not the drug overall. Other pack sizes report separately.
💊 Pharmacy benefit only: These are Medicaid outpatient pharmacy claims, billed by NDC. They exclude the medical benefit — clinic- or hospital-administered drugs billed under HCPCS J-codes — so drugs used mostly that way (e.g. Avastin, Lucentis, Keytruda) can look low or missing here. That’s expected, not an error.
📅 Q1 2025 – Q1 2026 · 5 quarters of data
ⓘ The newest quarter is usually incomplete when first published; states restate recent quarters in later CMS releases, so the latest figures typically revise upward. State coverage-policy changes can also shift quarter-to-quarter totals.
Prescriptions last 4 qtrs
11.8K
Units reimbursed last 4 qtrs
337K
Gross reimbursed last 4 qtrs
$120.3K
Avg / prescription
$10.16
Avg / unit
$0.3570
Latest quarter Q1 2026
161Rx
Medicaid pays / g
$0.3570
gross reimbursed
vs
NADAC / g
$0.1020
acquisition cost
=
Spread
+$0.2550
+250% vs cost
What Medicaid paid per g (before rebates; includes the pharmacy’s dispensing fee) compared with NADAC — the average price pharmacies pay to buy the drug. A positive spread means Medicaid reimbursed more than the purchase price, before manufacturer rebates.
Fee-for-service vs managed care ⓘ
22% FFS 78% MCO
Fee-for-service · 2,584 Rx Managed care · 9,257 Rx
State Medicaid map
Alaska: 3,165 units · 432 per 100k residents AK Maine: no data reported ME Washington: 20,750 units · 266 per 100k residents WA Idaho: 2,025 units · 103 per 100k residents ID Montana: 1,545 units · 136 per 100k residents MT North Dakota: no data reported ND Minnesota: 9,330 units · 163 per 100k residents MN Wisconsin: 3,615 units · 61.2 per 100k residents WI Michigan: 17,920 units · 179 per 100k residents MI New York: 1,485 units · 7.6 per 100k residents NY Vermont: no data reported VT New Hampshire: no data reported NH Oregon: 21,915 units · 518 per 100k residents OR Nevada: 14,490 units · 454 per 100k residents NV Wyoming: 510 units · 87.3 per 100k residents WY South Dakota: no data reported SD Iowa: no data reported IA Illinois: 3,660 units · 29.2 per 100k residents IL Indiana: 16,485 units · 240 per 100k residents IN Ohio: 45,900 units · 389 per 100k residents OH Pennsylvania: no data reported PA New Jersey: 1,095 units · 11.8 per 100k residents NJ Massachusetts: no data reported MA California: 13,896 units · 35.7 per 100k residents CA Utah: 8,535 units · 250 per 100k residents UT Colorado: 21,585 units · 367 per 100k residents CO Nebraska: 1,035 units · 52.3 per 100k residents NE Missouri: 1,680 units · 27.1 per 100k residents MO Kentucky: 20,625 units · 456 per 100k residents KY West Virginia: 3,810 units · 215 per 100k residents WV Virginia: 7,650 units · 87.8 per 100k residents VA Maryland: 750 units · 12.1 per 100k residents MD Connecticut: no data reported CT Rhode Island: no data reported RI Arizona: 37,305 units · 502 per 100k residents AZ New Mexico: 2,475 units · 117 per 100k residents NM Kansas: 7,890 units · 268 per 100k residents KS Arkansas: 930 units · 30.3 per 100k residents AR Tennessee: 8,640 units · 121 per 100k residents TN North Carolina: 5,730 units · 52.9 per 100k residents NC South Carolina: 1,230 units · 22.9 per 100k residents SC Delaware: no data reported DE Oklahoma: no data reported OK Louisiana: 1,440 units · 31.5 per 100k residents LA Mississippi: 1,170 units · 39.8 per 100k residents MS Alabama: 495 units · 9.7 per 100k residents AL Georgia: 14,175 units · 129 per 100k residents GA D.C.: no data reported DC Hawaii: no data reported HI Texas: 10,725 units · 35.2 per 100k residents TX Florida: 661 units · 2.9 per 100k residents FL
Units reimbursed · per 100k residents
2.9518
gray = no data reported ⓘ
Colors are per 100,000 residents, so big states don’t automatically dominate. Tap or hover a state for its actual totals.
Tap or hover a state
…for its Medicaid breakdown
🏆 Top states by units · per 100k residents
1 Oregon 518 /100k
2 Arizona 502 /100k
3 Kentucky 456 /100k
4 Nevada 454 /100k
5 Alaska 432 /100k
6 Ohio 389 /100k
7 Colorado 367 /100k
8 Kansas 268 /100k
National units — by quarter
💵 About the dollar figures: “reimbursed” is what Medicaid paid pharmacies before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower than these numbers. Fee-for-service and managed-care claims are combined unless split above. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data; per-100k rates use 2023 Census population estimates.

Medicaid utilization by pack size

Medicaid (SDUD) totals over the four most recent reported quarters for every package size of this drug — handy when a specific package (e.g. a starter/titration pack) carries little or no Medicaid volume on its own.
1 tube51672-1282-02 215,180 Rx · $2,221,835
1 tube this page51672-1282-01 11,841 Rx · $120,307
1 tube51672-1282-08 8,407 Rx · $115,779
Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 235,428 Rx · 8,870,040 units · $2,457,921 gross reimbursed
Tap a pack size to open its page. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, last 4 quarters.

Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Triamcinolone Acetonide — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 22 manufacturers.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Triamcinolone Acetonide. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$17.79M
Claims incl. refills
1.7M
Beneficiaries
1.4M
Spend / beneficiary
$13.01
Spend / claim
$10.45
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.