Where is Desowen 0.05% Lotion approved?

Desowen 0.05% Lotion is approved in India and the USA.

Is Desowen 0.05% Lotion safe for usage in pediatrics?

Desowen 0.05% Lotion is not recommended for usage in pediatrics as its safety and effectiveness are not established.

What are the storage conditions of Desowen 0.05% Lotion?

Desowen 0.05% Lotion is stored at room temperature in its original packaging, away from direct heat and humidity.

Does Desowen 0.05% Lotion cause hormonal changes?

Desowen 0.05% Lotion should be used with caution as its excessive usage may cause changes in the adrenal gland which may lead to Cushing’s syndrome.

Should Desowen 0.05% Lotion be taken with a meal or without a meal?

The effectiveness of Desowen 0.05% Lotion does not depend on a meal, it can be taken in either way.

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Overview

Desowen 0.05% Lotion

Manufacturer : Galderma India Pvt Ltd

Medicine Composition : Desonide

Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Desowen 0.05% Lotion

Desowen 0.05% Lotion is used as adjunctive therapy for inflammation in acute and chronic corticosteroid-responsive dermatosis (low potency corticosteroid). It is a topical corticosteroid that helps to reduce skin inflammation and irritation caused by certain mild to severe skin conditions.

If you have had measles, TB, shingles, chickenpox recently, alert your doctor to this information. The fact that Desowen 0.05% Lotion is a cream applied on the skin, makes it safer to use as there is little chance of it interacting with another medicine. Taking oral corticosteroids may affect the effectiveness of the medicine.

Rub and massage the cream on the affected area of skin gently till the cream has been spread evenly. Wash your hands immediately after applying this. Be careful not to cover the area up with bandages unless specified by the doctor.

You may experience a faint and mild burning sensation when you apply the cream. More severe side effects include discoloration of skin, swelling of mouth, tightness of chest and inflamed hair follicles.

Symptoms of overdose include moon face, central obesity, hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, peptic ulcer, increased susceptibility to infection, electrolyte and fluid imbalance, psychosis, hallucinations.

When consumed in excessive quantities, systemic hypercorticism and adrenal suppression may occur; in those cases discontinuation and withdrawal of the corticosteroid should be done judiciously.

A thin film of cream or ointment is effective, do not overuse; rub in lightly; do not use tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants on children being treated in the diaper area; use only as prescribed and for no longer than the period prescribed; avoid contact with eyes; notify physician if condition being treated persists or worsens.

It is for external use only; do not use on open wounds; apply sparingly to occlusive dressings; should not be used in the presence of open or weeping lesions.