Desonide

Desonide treats itchy skin. Avoid getting this medication in your eyes, nose and mouth.

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Other
Facial Dermatoses
Foot Dermatoses
Hand Dermatoses
Inflammation
Leg Dermatoses
Scalp Dermatoses

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Uses of Desonide

Updated: July 28, 2015

Desonide is used in the treatment of:

Facial Dermatoses
Foot Dermatoses
Hand Dermatoses
Inflammation
Leg Dermatoses
Scalp Dermatoses

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Desonide Brand Names

Desonide may be found in some form under the following brand names:

Desonide Drug Class

Desonide is part of the drug class:

Corticosteroids, moderately potent group II

Desonide Interactions

This is not a complete list of Desonidedrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Desonide and Pregnancy

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

Desonide falls into category C:

In animal studies, pregnant animals were given this medication and had some babies born with problems. No well-controlled studies have been done in humans, though. Therefore, this medication may be used if the potential benefits to the mother outweigh the potential risks to the unborn child.

There are no well-controlled studies that have been done in pregnant women. Desonide should be used during pregnancy only if the possible benefit outweighs the possible risk to the unborn baby.

No studies have been done in animals, and no well-controlled studies have been done in pregnant women. Desonide should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.