Aristocort and Hydrocodone and Chlorpheniramine Extended-Release Suspension

• Generic Name: triamcinolone
• Dosage Forms: injection, suspension
• Other Brand Names: Aristocort, Azmacort, Kenalog-40, Zilretta

Triamcinolone injection is used to treat inflammation (swelling), allergic reactions, certain types of arthritis, gout, skin diseases, and many other medical problems. It is given to patients who are not able to take medicines by the mouth. This medicine is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).

This medicine is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: TussiCaps, Tussionex PennKinetic, S-T Forte 2, HyTan, Novasus, Vituz

• The use of hydrocodone in children younger than 6 years has led to deadly breathing problems. Talk with the doctor.
• This medicine is not for use in children younger than 18 years of age. The benefits of taking hydrocodone and chlorpheniramine extended-release suspension for a cough due to allergies, a cold, or other infection do not outweigh the risks in children. If your child has been given hydrocodone and chlorpheniramine extended-release suspension or if you have any questions, talk with your child's doctor.