Desonate Gel
Generic name:desonide topical [ DES-oh-nide ]
Drug class:Topical steroids
What is Desonate?
Desonate is a corticosteroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
Desonate gel is used to treat mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in patients 3 months of age and older. Treatment should continue for the minimum amount of time as necessary to achieve the desired results.
Treatment with Desonate gel should not exceed 4 consecutive weeks.
Warnings
Use Desonate gel exactly as directed on the label, or as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not use this medicine in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Topical steroid medicine can be absorbed through the skin, which may cause steroid side effects throughout the body.
Do not cover treated skin areas with a bandage or other covering unless your doctor has told you to. If you are treating the diaper area of a baby, do not use plastic pants or tight-fitting diapers. Covering the skin that is treated with Desonate can increase the amount of medicine your skin absorbs, which may lead to unwanted side effects. Follow your doctor's instructions. Do not use Desonate on a child without a doctor's advice. Children are more likely to absorb large amounts of a topical steroid through the skin. Steroid absorption in children may cause unwanted side effects, or a delay in growth with long-term use. Talk with your doctor if you think your child is not growing at a normal rate while using Desonate over a long treatment period.
Contact your doctor if your condition does not improve after 2 weeks of using this medicine, or if you develop signs of a bacterial, fungal, or viral skin infection.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Desonate gel if you are allergic to desonide.
To make sure Desonate is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
any type of skin infection;
diabetes; or
a skin reaction to any steroid medicine.
It is not known whether desonide will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk. If you apply Desonate gel to your chest, avoid areas that may come into contact with the baby's mouth.
Only apply this medicine to a child under medical supervision.
Children can absorb larger amounts of this medicine through the skin and may be more likely to have side effects.
How should I use Desonate?
Desonate gel is usually applied 2 times a day. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
Do not take by mouth. Desonate gel is for use only on the skin. Rinse with water if this medicine gets in your eyes or mouth.
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