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Drug overview for DESOWEN (desonide):
Generic name: DESONIDE (DES-oh-nide)
Drug class: Topical Corticosteroids
Therapeutic class: Dermatological
Desonide is a synthetic corticosteroid.
Desonide shares the actions of the other topical corticosteroids and is used for the relief of the inflammatory manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Generic name: DESONIDE (DES-oh-nide)
Drug class: Topical Corticosteroids
Therapeutic class: Dermatological
Desonide is a synthetic corticosteroid.
Desonide shares the actions of the other topical corticosteroids and is used for the relief of the inflammatory manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
DRUG IMAGES
DESOWEN 0.05% CREAM
The following indications for DESOWEN (desonide) have been approved by the FDA:
Indications:
Allergic dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis
Contact dermatitis
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
Discoid lupus erythematosus
Genital organ pruritus
Granuloma annulare
Lichen simplex chronicus
Plaque psoriasis
Pruritus ani
Pruritus of skin
Pyoderma gangrenosum
Scalp psoriasis
Seborrheic dermatitis
Skin inflammation
Professional Synonyms:
Atopic eczema
Circumscribed neurodermatitis
Dermatitis seborrheica
Dermatitis venenata
Dermatitis
Disseminated neurodermatitis
Dyssebacea
Dyssebacia
Genital pruritus
Itchy skin eruption
Lichen annularis
Primary cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
Pruritic dermatitis
Seborrhea corporis
Seborrheic eczema
Small cerebriform cell lymphoma
Unna's disease
Vidal's disease
Indications:
Allergic dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis
Contact dermatitis
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
Discoid lupus erythematosus
Genital organ pruritus
Granuloma annulare
Lichen simplex chronicus
Plaque psoriasis
Pruritus ani
Pruritus of skin
Pyoderma gangrenosum
Scalp psoriasis
Seborrheic dermatitis
Skin inflammation
Professional Synonyms:
Atopic eczema
Circumscribed neurodermatitis
Dermatitis seborrheica
Dermatitis venenata
Dermatitis
Disseminated neurodermatitis
Dyssebacea
Dyssebacia
Genital pruritus
Itchy skin eruption
Lichen annularis
Primary cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
Pruritic dermatitis
Seborrhea corporis
Seborrheic eczema
Small cerebriform cell lymphoma
Unna's disease
Vidal's disease
The following dosing information is available for DESOWEN (desonide):
Topical preparations of desonide are applied sparingly in thin films and are rubbed gently into the affected area 2-4 times daily. Occlusive dressings may be used for severe or resistant dermatoses.
No enhanced Administration information available for this drug.
| DRUG LABEL | DOSING TYPE | DOSING INSTRUCTIONS |
|---|---|---|
| DESOWEN 0.05% CREAM | Maintenance | Adults apply sparingly and rub gently into the affected area(s) by topical route 2 times per day |
| DRUG LABEL | DOSING TYPE | DOSING INSTRUCTIONS |
|---|---|---|
| DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM | Maintenance | Adults apply sparingly and rub gently into the affected area(s) by topical route 2 times per day |
The following drug interaction information is available for DESOWEN (desonide):
There are 0 contraindications.
There are 0 severe interactions.
There are 0 moderate interactions.
The following contraindication information is available for DESOWEN (desonide):
Drug contraindication overview.
No enhanced Contraindications information available for this drug.
No enhanced Contraindications information available for this drug.
There are 0 contraindications.
There are 0 severe contraindications.
There are 1 moderate contraindications.
Clinically significant contraindication, where the condition can be managed or treated before the drug may be given safely.
| Moderate List |
|---|
| Hypothalamic-pituitary insufficiency |
The following adverse reaction information is available for DESOWEN (desonide):
Adverse reaction overview.
No enhanced Common Adverse Effects information available for this drug.
No enhanced Common Adverse Effects information available for this drug.
There are 15 severe adverse reactions.
| More Frequent | Less Frequent |
|---|---|
| None. |
Folliculitis Purpura Skin and skin structure infection Skin atrophy |
| Rare/Very Rare |
|---|
|
Adrenocortical insufficiency Bullous dermatitis Cataracts Central serous chorioretinopathy Glaucoma Hypothalamic-pituitary insufficiency Ocular hypertension Skin hypopigmentation Skin striae Skin ulcer Urticaria |
There are 24 less severe adverse reactions.
| More Frequent | Less Frequent |
|---|---|
|
Erythema Stinging of skin |
Acute pain at drug application site Blurred vision Headache disorder Paresthesia Pruritus of skin Skin rash Telangiectasia Treatment site sequelae |
| Rare/Very Rare |
|---|
|
Acneiform eruption Alopecia Blistering skin Contact dermatitis Dry skin Dyschromia Glycosuria Hirsutism Hypercortisolism Hyperesthesia Hyperglycemia Miliaria Perioral dermatitis Skin irritation |
The following precautions are available for DESOWEN (desonide):
No enhanced Pediatric Use information available for this drug.
Contraindicated
Severe Precaution
Management or Monitoring Precaution
Contraindicated
| None |
Severe Precaution
| None |
Management or Monitoring Precaution
| None |
No enhanced Pregnancy information available for this drug.
No enhanced Lactation information available for this drug.
No enhanced Geriatric Use information available for this drug.
The following prioritized warning is available for DESOWEN (desonide):
No warning message for this drug.
No warning message for this drug.
The following icd codes are available for DESOWEN (desonide)'s list of indications:
| Allergic dermatitis | |
| L20 | Atopic dermatitis |
| L20.0 | Besnier's prurigo |
| L20.8 | Other atopic dermatitis |
| L20.81 | Atopic neurodermatitis |
| L20.82 | Flexural eczema |
| L20.83 | Infantile (acute) (chronic) eczema |
| L20.84 | Intrinsic (allergic) eczema |
| L20.89 | Other atopic dermatitis |
| L20.9 | Atopic dermatitis, unspecified |
| L23 | Allergic contact dermatitis |
| L23.0 | Allergic contact dermatitis due to metals |
| L23.1 | Allergic contact dermatitis due to adhesives |
| L23.2 | Allergic contact dermatitis due to cosmetics |
| L23.3 | Allergic contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin |
| L23.4 | Allergic contact dermatitis due to dyes |
| L23.5 | Allergic contact dermatitis due to other chemical products |
| L23.6 | Allergic contact dermatitis due to food in contact with the skin |
| L23.7 | Allergic contact dermatitis due to plants, except food |
| L23.8 | Allergic contact dermatitis due to other agents |
| L23.81 | Allergic contact dermatitis due to animal (cat) (dog) dander |
| L23.89 | Allergic contact dermatitis due to other agents |
| L23.9 | Allergic contact dermatitis, unspecified cause |
| Atopic dermatitis | |
| L20 | Atopic dermatitis |
| L20.0 | Besnier's prurigo |
| L20.8 | Other atopic dermatitis |
| L20.81 | Atopic neurodermatitis |
| L20.82 | Flexural eczema |
| L20.84 | Intrinsic (allergic) eczema |
| L20.89 | Other atopic dermatitis |
| L20.9 | Atopic dermatitis, unspecified |
| Contact dermatitis | |
| L23 | Allergic contact dermatitis |
| L23.0 | Allergic contact dermatitis due to metals |
| L23.1 | Allergic contact dermatitis due to adhesives |
| L23.2 | Allergic contact dermatitis due to cosmetics |
| L23.3 | Allergic contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin |
| L23.4 | Allergic contact dermatitis due to dyes |
| L23.5 | Allergic contact dermatitis due to other chemical products |
| L23.6 | Allergic contact dermatitis due to food in contact with the skin |
| L23.7 | Allergic contact dermatitis due to plants, except food |
| L23.8 | Allergic contact dermatitis due to other agents |
| L23.81 | Allergic contact dermatitis due to animal (cat) (dog) dander |
| L23.89 | Allergic contact dermatitis due to other agents |
| L23.9 | Allergic contact dermatitis, unspecified cause |
| L24 | Irritant contact dermatitis |
| L24.0 | Irritant contact dermatitis due to detergents |
| L24.1 | Irritant contact dermatitis due to oils and greases |
| L24.2 | Irritant contact dermatitis due to solvents |
| L24.3 | Irritant contact dermatitis due to cosmetics |
| L24.4 | Irritant contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin |
| L24.5 | Irritant contact dermatitis due to other chemical products |
| L24.6 | Irritant contact dermatitis due to food in contact with skin |
| L24.7 | Irritant contact dermatitis due to plants, except food |
| L24.8 | Irritant contact dermatitis due to other agents |
| L24.81 | Irritant contact dermatitis due to metals |
| L24.89 | Irritant contact dermatitis due to other agents |
| L24.9 | Irritant contact dermatitis, unspecified cause |
| L24.A0 | Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction or contact with body fluids, unspecified |
| L24.A1 | Irritant contact dermatitis due to saliva |
| L24.A2 | Irritant contact dermatitis due to fecal, urinary or dual incontinence |
| L24.A9 | Irritant contact dermatitis due friction or contact with other specified body fluids |
| L24.B | Irritant contact dermatitis related to stoma or fistula |
| L24.B0 | Irritant contact dermatitis related to unspecified stoma or fistula |
| L24.B1 | Irritant contact dermatitis related to digestive stoma or fistula |
| L24.B2 | Irritant contact dermatitis related to respiratory stoma or fistula |
| L24.B3 | Irritant contact dermatitis related to fecal or urinary stoma or fistula |
| L25 | Unspecified contact dermatitis |
| L25.0 | Unspecified contact dermatitis due to cosmetics |
| L25.1 | Unspecified contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin |
| L25.2 | Unspecified contact dermatitis due to dyes |
| L25.3 | Unspecified contact dermatitis due to other chemical products |
| L25.4 | Unspecified contact dermatitis due to food in contact with skin |
| L25.5 | Unspecified contact dermatitis due to plants, except food |
| L25.8 | Unspecified contact dermatitis due to other agents |
| L25.9 | Unspecified contact dermatitis, unspecified cause |
| Cutaneous t-cell lymphoma | |
| C84.0 | Mycosis fungoides |
| C84.A | Cutaneous t-cell lymphoma, unspecified |
| C84.A0 | Cutaneous t-cell lymphoma, unspecified, unspecified site |
| C84.A1 | Cutaneous t-cell lymphoma, unspecified lymph nodes of head, face, and neck |
| C84.A2 | Cutaneous t-cell lymphoma, unspecified, intrathoracic lymph nodes |
| C84.A3 | Cutaneous t-cell lymphoma, unspecified, intra-abdominal lymph nodes |
| C84.A4 | Cutaneous t-cell lymphoma, unspecified, lymph nodes of axilla and upper limb |
| C84.A5 | Cutaneous t-cell lymphoma, unspecified, lymph nodes of inguinal region and lower limb |
| C84.A6 | Cutaneous t-cell lymphoma, unspecified, intrapelvic lymph nodes |
| C84.A7 | Cutaneous t-cell lymphoma, unspecified, spleen |
| C84.A8 | Cutaneous t-cell lymphoma, unspecified, lymph nodes of multiple sites |
| C84.A9 | Cutaneous t-cell lymphoma, unspecified, extranodal and solid organ sites |
| Discoid lupus erythematosus | |
| H01.12 | Discoid lupus erythematosus of eyelid |
| H01.121 | Discoid lupus erythematosus of right upper eyelid |
| H01.122 | Discoid lupus erythematosus of right lower eyelid |
| H01.123 | Discoid lupus erythematosus of right eye, unspecified eyelid |
| H01.124 | Discoid lupus erythematosus of left upper eyelid |
| H01.125 | Discoid lupus erythematosus of left lower eyelid |
| H01.126 | Discoid lupus erythematosus of left eye, unspecified eyelid |
| H01.129 | Discoid lupus erythematosus of unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid |
| L93.0 | Discoid lupus erythematosus |
| Genital organ pruritus | |
| L29.2 | Pruritus vulvae |
| L29.3 | Anogenital pruritus, unspecified |
| Granuloma annulare | |
| L92.0 | Granuloma annulare |
| Lichen simplex chronicus | |
| L28.0 | Lichen simplex chronicus |
| Plaque psoriasis | |
| L40.0 | Psoriasis vulgaris |
| L40.9 | Psoriasis, unspecified |
| Pruritus ani | |
| L29.0 | Pruritus ani |
| L29.3 | Anogenital pruritus, unspecified |
| Pruritus of skin | |
| L29.8 | Other pruritus |
| L29.81 | Cholestatic pruritus |
| L29.89 | Other pruritus |
| L29.9 | Pruritus, unspecified |
| Pyoderma gangrenosum | |
| L88 | Pyoderma gangrenosum |
| Scalp psoriasis | |
| L40.0 | Psoriasis vulgaris |
| L40.1 | Generalized pustular psoriasis |
| L40.4 | Guttate psoriasis |
| L40.8 | Other psoriasis |
| L40.9 | Psoriasis, unspecified |
| Seborrheic dermatitis | |
| L21 | Seborrheic dermatitis |
| L21.0 | Seborrhea capitis |
| L21.1 | Seborrheic infantile dermatitis |
| L21.8 | Other seborrheic dermatitis |
| L21.9 | Seborrheic dermatitis, unspecified |
| Skin inflammation | |
| L20 | Atopic dermatitis |
| L20.8 | Other atopic dermatitis |
| L20.89 | Other atopic dermatitis |
| L20.9 | Atopic dermatitis, unspecified |
| L21 | Seborrheic dermatitis |
| L21.8 | Other seborrheic dermatitis |
| L21.9 | Seborrheic dermatitis, unspecified |
| L25 | Unspecified contact dermatitis |
| L30.8 | Other specified dermatitis |
| L30.9 | Dermatitis, unspecified |
| L40 | Psoriasis |
| L40.1 | Generalized pustular psoriasis |
| L40.8 | Other psoriasis |
| L40.9 | Psoriasis, unspecified |
| R21 | Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption |
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