Dental corticosteroids - kor-ti-ko-STER-oyds are using to relieve the discomfort and redness of some mouth and gum problems. These medication are like cortisone. They belong to the general family of medication called steroids.
Dental corticosteroids are available only with your family doctor's or dentist's prescription in the following dosage forms:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
Another commonly using name for hydrocortisone is cortisol .
Note:For quick reference, the following corticosteroids are numbered to match the corresponding brand names.
This information applies to the following medication: 1. Hydrocortisone - hye-droe-KOR-ti-sone† 2. Triamcinolone - trye-am-SIN-oh-lone † Not commercially available in Canada