Desonide

Alternate Name: DesOwen

Dosage Form: Tube

Administration Route: On the skin

Drug Class: Corticosteroid, Strong

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 0.05 %

Warnings: Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. If your condition becomes worse or does not improve after 2 to 4 weeks, call your doctor. This medicine is not for long-term use. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have diabetes, adrenal gland problems, eye or vision problems, or any type of skin infection. This medicine may cause the following problems:Adrenal gland problems (including Cushing syndrome)High blood sugar levelsIncreased risk of eye problems (including cataracts or glaucoma) Topical application routeDo not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how desonide works. Tell your doctor if you are also using other steroid medicines (including dexamethasone, hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, prednisone)., This medicine can cause endocrine problems, such as Cushing syndrome or high blood sugar levels., Topical application routeDo not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone., This medicine is not for long-term use., If your condition becomes worse or does not improve after 2 to 4 weeks, call your doctor.