Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 27, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Desonate
- Desowen
- LoKara
- Tridesilon
- Verdeso
In Canada
- Pms-Desonide
Available Dosage Forms:
- Ointment
- Cream
- Lotion
- Foam
Therapeutic Class: Corticosteroid, Strong
Pharmacologic Class: Adrenal Glucocorticoid
Uses for desonide
Desonide topical is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions (eg, atopic dermatitis). Desonide is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).
Desonide is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using desonide
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For desonide, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to desonide or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of desonide topical foam or gel in children 3 months of age and older. However, because of desonide's toxicity, it should be used with caution. Children may absorb large amounts through the skin, which can cause serious side effects. If your child is using desonide, follow your doctor's instructions very carefully. For the foam and gel forms, safety and efficacy have not been established in infants younger than 3 months of age. The safety and efficacy of desonide topical cream, lotion, and ointment have not been established in children and use is not recommended.
Geriatric
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of desonide topical cream, ointment, or lotion in geriatric patients.
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