User:Mr. Ibrahem/Desonide
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Trade names | Desonate, DesOwen, Verdeso, others[1] |
Other names | Prednacinolone; Hydroxyprednisolone acetonide; Desfluorotriamcinolone acetonide; (11β,16α)-11,21-Dihydroxy-16,17-[(1-methylethylidene)bis(oxy)]-pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
MedlinePlus | a605025 |
Routes of administration | Topical |
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Formula | C24H32O6 |
Molar mass | 416.514 g·mol−1 |
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Desonide is a steroid cream used to treat eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, and psoriasis.[1] It comes as a cream, ointment, lotion, and foam.[1]
Common side effects include burning, folliculitis, acne, and thinning of the skin.[1] Other side effects may include Cushing’s syndrome and high blood sugar.[1] Most side effects are mild.[2] It has low to mid potency and is classified as a group VI corticosteroid in the USA.[1][3]
Desonide was approved for medical use in the United States in 1972.[1] It is available as a generic medication under various brandnames.[4][1] A 15 gram tube of 0.05% costs about 15 USD as of 2021.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Desonide Monograph for Professionals". Drugs.com. Archived from the original on 20 September 2020. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
- ^ Wong VK, Fuchs B, Lebwohl M (2004). "Overview on desonide 0.05%: a clinical safety profile". Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. 3 (4): 393–7. PMID 15303783.
- ^ Bope, Edward T.; Kellerman, Rick D. (24 November 2015). Conn's Current Therapy 2016. Elsevier Health Sciences. p. PT262. ISBN 978-0-323-35535-3. Archived from the original on 28 August 2021. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
- ^ a b "Desonide Prices, Coupons & Savings Tips - GoodRx". GoodRx. Archived from the original on 23 June 2019. Retrieved 17 July 2021.