Desonide Ointment, 0.05%

Prescription

Ticari adlar: Desonide Ointment, 0.05%

Farmasötik Form

Topical

Uygulama Yolu

TOPICAL

Üretici

Bryant Ranch Prepack

About This Medication

DESCRIPTION Desonide Ointment, 0.05% contains desonide (Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,11,21-dihydroxy-16,17-[(1-methylethylidene)bis(oxy)]-,(11ß,16α)) a synthetic corticosteroid for topical dermatologic use. The corticosteroids constitute a class of primary synthetic steroids used topically as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents. Chemically, desonide, the active ingredient in Desonide Ointment, 0.05% is C 24 H 32 O 6 . It has the following structural formula: The molecular weight of desonide is 416.51. It is white to off-white powder. The solubility of desonide in distilled water saturated with the ether is 184 mg/L. Each gram of Desonide Ointment, 0.05% contains 0.5 milligram of desonide microdispersed in a base of white petrolatum.

Etken Maddeler

Bileşen	Güç
Desonide	-

Endikasyonlar ve Kullanım

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Desonide Ointment, 0.05% is a low potency corticosteroid 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.

Dozaj ve Uygulama

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Desonide Ointment, 0.05% should be applied to the affected area as a thin film from 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 Ointment, 0.05% should not be used with occlusive dressings.

Side Effects Overview

ADVERSE REACTIONS In controlled clinical trials, the total incidence of adverse reactions associated with the use of Desonide Ointment, 0.05% was approximately 6%. These adverse reactions were erythema, induration, pruritus, irritation, oiliness, and peripheral edema. The following additional local adverse reactions have been reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids, and they may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings and higher potency corticosteroids. These reactions are listed in approximate decreasing order of occurrence: dryness, folliculitis, acneiform eruptions, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae, miliaria, burning and hypopigmentation. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS , contact Encube Ethicals Private Limited at 1-833-285-4151 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Kontrendikasyonlar

CONTRAINDICATIONS Desonide Ointment, 0.05% is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation.

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Harici Kaynaklar

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Kaynak: openfda

Son güncelleme: 2026-03-19

Frequently Asked Questions

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Desonide Ointment, 0.05% is a low potency corticosteroid 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.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Desonide Ointment, 0.05% should be applied to the affected area as a thin film from 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 Ointment, 0.05% should not be used with occlusive dressings.

CONTRAINDICATIONS Desonide Ointment, 0.05% is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation.

Desonide Ointment, 0.05% is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.

References & Data Sources

• DailyMed — Desonide Ointment, 0.05% drug label (National Library of Medicine)
• openFDA — Desonide Ointment, 0.05% label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
• RxNorm — RXCUI 204135 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
• NDC Directory — Desonide Ointment, 0.05% (FDA National Drug Code)

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