Desonide Benefits & Uses

Desonide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Dermatitis

Other Benefits

Allergy (Read More - Simple and Effective Home Remedies for Allergy Relief)
Itching
Eczema (Read More - Natural remedies for eczema)
Psoriasis (Read More - Home remedies for psoriasis)

Desonide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Desonide Related Warnings

Is the use of Desonide safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Desonide in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Desonide safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Desonide for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Desonide on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Desonide on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Desonide on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Desonide on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Desonide on the Heart?

Desonide is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Desonide with Other Drugs

Desonide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Mild

Acarbose

Empagliflozin

Insulin Aspart

Desonide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Desonide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Infections
Diabetes
Cataract
Glaucoma

Frequently asked Questions about Desonide

Is this Desonide habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Desonide.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Desonide does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Desonide does not show any kind of adverse effect.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Desonide for mental disorders.

No

Desonide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Desonide

Taking Desonide with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Desonide

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Desonide.

Unknown

See all substitutes for Desonide

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 369-370

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Verdeso (desonide)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Desonate® (desonide)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Desowen (desonide)