Generic equivalent of Desonide
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Desonide is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug Desonide. Licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices can source wholesale Desonide through Premier Pharma with same-day fulfillment on in-stock SKUs.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Desonide cream, 0.05% and desonide ointment, 0.05% are low potency corticosteroids indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses. It should not be used for longer than two weeks unless directed by a physician.
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Like other topical corticosteroids, desonide has anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive properties. The mechanism of the anti-inflammatory activity of the topical steroids, in general, is unclear. However corticosteroids are thought to act by the induction of phospholipase A 2 inhibitory proteins, collectively called lipocortins. It is postulated that these proteins control the biosynthesis of potent mediators of inflammation such as prostaglandins and leukotrienes by inhibiting the release of their common precursor arachidonic acid. Arachidonic acid is released from membrane phospholipids by phospholipase A 2 . Pharmacokinetics The extent of percutaneous…
CONTRAINDICATIONS Desonide cream, 0.05% and desonide ointment, 0.05% are contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparations.
ADVERSE REACTIONS In controlled clinical trials, the total incidence of adverse reactions associated with the use of desonide cream, 0.05% was approximately 1% and desonide ointment, 0.05% was approximately 6%. The adverse reactions for desonide cream, 0.05% were pruritus, pain, folliculitis, rash, peripheral edema, pustular rash, sweating, erythema, irritation, and burning. Laboratory abnormalities were found in 3% of the patients. These were hyperglycemia (2%) and liver function abnormality (1…
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Desonide cream, 0.05% or desonide ointment, 0.05% should be applied to the affected area as a thin film two to four times daily depending on the severity of the condition. As with other corticosteroids, therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved. If no improvement is seen within two weeks, reassessment of diagnosis may be necessary. Desonide cream, 0.05% and desonide ointment, 0.05% should not be used with occlusive dressings.
Information for Patients Patients using topical corticosteroids should receive the following information and instructions: This medication is to be used as directed by the physician. It is for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes. This medication should not be used for any disorder other than that for which it was prescribed. The treated skin area should not be bandaged, or otherwise covered or wrapped, so as to be occlusive unless directed by the physician. Patients should report to their physician any signs of local adverse reactions.
Source: FDA. For professional use only. Not a substitute for prescribing information.
| Name | Status |
|---|---|
| DESONIDE CREAM, 0.0005 60 G | 2-Day |
| DESONIDE CREAM, 0.0005 15 G | 2-Day |
| DESONIDE LOTION 0.05% 118ML | 2-Day |
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