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Desowen Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Desonide 0.05%; crm.
How Supplied
Crm—60g
Manufacturer
Desowen Indications
Indications
Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Desowen Dosage and Administration
Adult
Apply a thin film to affected areas 2–3 times daily; discontinue when control is achieved. Do not occlude.
Children
Not established.
Desowen Contraindications
Not Applicable
Desowen Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Desowen Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Avoid use near eyes, on face, groin, or axillae. Do not use for diaper dermatitis or on pre-existing skin atrophy. Risk of HPA axis suppression with high-potency steroids, prolonged use, application to large surface area, use of occlusive dressings, altered skin barrier, liver failure, young age; discontinue gradually, or reduce dose or potency if occurs. Treat infection if present; discontinue if infection persists or worsens. Reevaluate periodically. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Desowen Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Desowen Interactions
Not Applicable
Desowen Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Burning, stinging, irritation, contact dermatitis, condition worsened, skin peeling, itching, intense transient erythema, dryness/scaliness; HPA axis suppression (esp. in children).
Desowen Clinical Trials
See Literature
Desowen Note
Not Applicable
Desowen Patient Counseling
See Literature
