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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy

Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste is used in the treatment of various inflammatory and allergic disorders. It is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic carditis, hormone problems, ulcerative colitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, psoriasis, and other inflammatory conditions. It contains Triamcinolone, which controls inflammation by acting on the immune system. It decreases the activity of the immune system by blocking white blood cells (WBC) from attacking the body cells. It reduces the release of chemicals that cause inflammation. It causes constriction of blood vessels, decreasing the cells' access to the site of injury. This effect helps reduce swelling, pain, and discomfort. It may cause certain common side effects such as upset stomach, stomach irritation, vomiting, headache, dizziness, insomnia, restlessness, skin rash, vision problems, and weight gain.

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Synonym :

TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Praise Pharma

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste

Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste is used in the treatment of various inflammatory and allergic disorders. It is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic carditis, hormone problems, ulcerative colitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, psoriasis, and other inflammatory conditions.

Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste contains ‘triamcinolone’, which belongs to the class of ‘corticosteroids’. It controls inflammation by acting on the immune system. It decreases the activity of the immune system by blocking white blood cells (WBC) from attacking the body cells. It reduces the release of chemicals that cause inflammation. It causes constriction of blood vessels, decreasing the cells' access to the site of injury. This effect helps reduce swelling, pain, and discomfort.

Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste should be taken as advised by your doctor. Your doctor will decide on the dose of the medicine based on your health condition. Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste may cause certain common side effects such as upset stomach, stomach irritation, vomiting, headache, dizziness, insomnia, restlessness, skin rash, vision problems, and weight gain. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Do not take Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste more often or for a longer time than your doctor prescribed. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, other skin infections or have undergone surgery. Inform your doctor if you develop any skin infection while using this medicine. This medicine weakens your immune system, so stay away from people who are sick. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using this medicine. Check with your doctor before taking vaccinations, as they may not work in people taking this medicine.

Uses of Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste

Treatment of Inflammatory and allergic conditions

Directions for Use

It should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water in the dose and duration prescribed by a doctor. It can be taken with food or milk to avoid stomach upset. Do not break, chew or crush the tablet.

Medicinal Benefits

Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste contains ‘triamcinolone’, which belongs to the class of ‘corticosteroids’. It is effectively used to treat various inflammatory, allergic and autoimmune diseases. It controls inflammation by acting on the immune system. It decreases the activity of the immune system by blocking white blood cells (WBC) from attacking the body cells (target cells). It reduces the release of chemicals that cause inflammation. It causes constriction (narrowing) of blood vessels, decreasing the access of cells to the site of injury. This effect helps reduce swelling, pain, and discomfort.

How Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste Works

Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste contains ‘triamcinolone’, which belongs to the class of ‘corticosteroids’. It controls inflammation by acting on the immune system. It decreases the activity of the immune system by blocking white blood cells (WBC) from attacking the body cells. It reduces the release of chemicals that cause inflammation. It causes constriction of blood vessels, decreasing the cells' access to the site of injury. This effect helps reduce swelling, pain, and discomfort.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste

  • Upset stomach
  • Stomach irritation
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Insomnia
  • Restlessness
  • Depression

What if I have taken an overdose of Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor about all the prescription and non-prescription medicines you are taking, including dietary or nutritional supplements. Inform your doctor if you have any serious illness or infection. This medicine weakens your immune system, making you more prone to infections. So, keep a distance from people who are sick or have infections, especially chickenpox and measles. These conditions are life-threatening in people taking steroid medication. Check with your doctor before taking vaccinations, as they may not work in people taking this medicine. Do not stop taking this medicine abruptly, as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Do not take Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste more often or for a longer time than your doctor prescribed. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, other skin infections or have undergone surgery. Inform your doctor if you develop any skin infection during treatment with this medicine.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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TriamcinoloneMifepristone
Critical
TriamcinoloneDesmopressin
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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TriamcinoloneMifepristone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste 10 gm:
Using Mifepristone with Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste 10 gm can significantly reduce the effects of Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste 10 gm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste 10 gm with Mifepristone is not recommended but can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you notice any unusual symptoms contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TriamcinoloneDesmopressin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste 10 gm:
Co-administration of desmopressin together with Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste 10 gm may increase the risk of hyponatremia (a condition associated with low levels of salt in the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste 10 gm with Desmopressin is not recommended, but it should be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, headache, tiredness, irritability, difficulty concentrating, confusion, muscle spasm, weakness, , decreased urination and loss of appetite(less desire to eat), contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TriamcinoloneLeflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste 10 gm:
Taking Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste 10 gm with leflunomide can increase the risk of infection.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Leflunomide and Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste 10 gm, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience fatigue, dizziness, lightheadedness, unusual bleeding or bruising, fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, pain or burning during urination. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TriamcinoloneDeferasirox
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste 10 gm:
Using deferasirox together with Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste 10 gm may increase the risk of gastrointestinal ulcers and bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between deferasirox and Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste 10 gm, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience abdominal pain, bloating, dizziness, lightheadedness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting (especially with fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds), and red or black, tarry stools, contact your doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
TriamcinoloneCeritinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste 10 gm:
Taking Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste 10 gm with ceritinib may increase the blood levels of Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste 10 gm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste 10 gm and ceritinib, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience muscle weakness, depression, acne, thinning skin, stretch marks, easy bruising, menstrual irregularities, or excessive growth of facial or body hair. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TriamcinoloneAdalimumab
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste 10 gm:
Taking adalimumab with Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste 10 gm may increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste 10 gm and adalimumab, they can be taken together if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TriamcinoloneCiprofloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste 10 gm:
Co-administration of Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste 10 gm and ciprofloxacin can cause tendinitis(tissue connecting muscle to bone becomes inflamed).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Ciprofloxacin and Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste 10 gm, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience pain, swelling, or inflammation of a tendon area such as the back of the ankle, shoulder, or biceps, consult a doctor. Exercise and using the impacted area should both be avoided.
TriamcinoloneVoriconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste 10 gm:
When Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste 10 gm is taken with Voriconazole may significantly increase the blood levels of Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste 10 gm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste 10 gm with Voriconazole together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you have any of these symptoms - headache, feeling sick, trouble seeing, sensitivity to light, or ringing in your ears - make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TriamcinoloneKetoconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste 10 gm:
Taking ketoconazole with Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste 10 gm may considerably increase the blood levels and effects of Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste 10 gm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking ketoconazole and Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste 10 gm together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience swelling, weight gain, high blood sugar, muscle weakness, depression, acne, stretch marks, easy bruising, irregular menstruation, excessive facial or body hair growth, and abnormal body fat distribution, particularly in the face contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TriamcinoloneNatalizumab
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste 10 gm:
Combining Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste 10 gm with Natalizumab can increase the risk of serious infection.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste 10 gm and Natalizumab, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, If you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination contact your doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a healthy and balanced diet and sleep at least 8 hours a day for a speedy recovery.
  • Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil and coconut oil.
  • Contact with any person who has chickenpox, measles, or tuberculosis should be avoided, as it might cause the same infection, as Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste makes your body prone to infections.
  • Option for food and drinks high in Omega 3 fatty acid to get relief from pain, swelling and inflammation. Omega 3 fatty acid-enriched foods include flaxseeds, walnuts, soybean oil, salmon and tuna fish if you prefer non-veg.
  • Prefer whole foods and grains instead of processed ones. Limiting starch may also help decrease inflammation.
  • Avoid intake of processed foods, such as foods high in sugar and fat, as these may cause inflammation.
  • Limit salt intake and prefer herbs or spices like garlic, ginger, and turmeric, which are natural anti-inflammatory agents.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption as it can affect your stomach and intestine and limit the absorption of the important nutrients required by your body.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

CORTICOSTEROIDS

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consumption of alcohol while on treatment Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste as it may increase adverse effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

It is not known whether Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste should be used in pregnant women. Hence, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Your doctor will recommend this medicine only if the benefits outweigh the potential risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is not known whether Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste passes in breast milk. Hence, inform your doctor if you are a nursing or breastfeeding mother. Your doctor will prescribe this medicine only if the benefits outweigh the potential risks.

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Driving

Caution

Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste may cause dizziness. So, do not drive, operate heavy machinery or refrain from activities that require you to stay alert.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver disease before taking Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Kidney

Caution

Before taking Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste, tell your doctor if you have a history of kidney disease. Based on your condition, your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative.

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Children

Caution

Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste should be used in children only if clinically needed and prescribed by the paediatrician. Long-term or frequent use should be avoided, as this medicine may cause growth delays in children.

FAQs

Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste is used in the treatment of various inflammatory and allergic disorders. It is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic carditis, hormone problems, ulcerative colitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, psoriasis, and other inflammatory conditions.
Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste reduces pain, swelling and inflammation associated with various conditions. It works by blocking the release of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation. It also narrows the blood vessels at the affected area, decreasing the permeability of cells (including white blood cells) into the affected site.
Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste weakens your immune system and increases your risk of infection. So, make sure you stay away from people who are sick or have infections, especially chickenpox and measles. These conditions are life-threatening in people taking steroids such as Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste.
Do not abruptly stop taking Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste as you might develop withdrawal symptoms. Consult your doctor, and your doctor may advise you to lower the dose gradually before completely stopping the medication.
Prolonged use of Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste may worsen your health condition. So, Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste should not be used for long-term unless prescribed by your doctor.
Gingicort 0.1% Buccal Paste may cause growth delay in children, especially with long-term or frequent use. So, it should be used only if clinically needed and prescribed by the child's doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Block No:1, Paul Warehouse,S.No:222/6, Dhangar Wasti, Mahatma Phule Nagar, Uruli Devachi, Tal.Haveli, Dist. Pune, Maharashtra, India. 412308
Other Info - GIN0126

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