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Desonate 0.05% Lotion 30.0 ml in 1 bottle

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Desonate 0.05% Lotion is a product of Caryota Life Sciences India Pvt. Ltd.
Composition: Desonide (0.05% w/v)

Pack of 30 ml

₹ 185.60

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All Details About Desonate 0.05% Lotion

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Desonate 0.05% Lotion

Description:

Desonate 0.05% Lotion is a topical steroid use for the treatment of skin conditions with inflammation and itching. It provides relief from swelling, redness, and itching in the affected area by inhibiting the release of substances that cause inflammation.

Desonate 0.05% Lotion is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. You should normally wash and dry the affected area before applying a thin layer of the medicine. Avoid any contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse it off with plenty of water in case of accidental contact. Avoid covering the treated area with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor.

Using the medicine may cause burning sensation, irritation, redness, and swelling at the site of application, and rash. These are temporary and usually resolve with time. However, if they persist or worsen, let your doctor know. The medicine is not recommended for pregnant women. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Uses:

  • Treatment of Skin conditions with inflammation & itching

Directions For Use:

This medicine is for external use only. Employ this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Shake it well and apply to the area evenly.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Desonate

  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
  • Rash

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Desonate 0.05% Lotion during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Desonate 0.05% Lotion may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

FAQs:

Is Desonate 0.05% Lotion safe for babies?

No, Desonate 0.05% Lotion is not safe for babies. It is a corticosteroid and is not approved to be used in children less than 3 months of age. In babies, the absorption of Desonate 0.05% Lotion is greater as compared to adults which might lead to systemic absorption (absorbed throughout the body) and effects like Adrenal (glands producing steroids) suppression, symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome, high blood sugar, facial swelling, glycosuria (excretion of glucose in urine), withdrawal (weakness, fatigue, decreased appetite, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain), and growth retardation in children.

Does Desonate 0.05% Lotion cause skin irritation?

Affirmative, Desonate 0.05% Lotion can cause skin irritation. Though the chances are rare, the irritation can be due to the hypersensitivity of the person towards the medication or any added excipient of the drug. Allergy to corticosteroids may generally appear as inability of the wounds to heal. If symptoms like these appear, then consult your doctor immediately after discontinuing the medicine. The doctor will start appropriate therapy accordingly.

What is Desonate 0.05% Lotion used for?

It is a steroid which is used on the skin to treat mild or moderate atopic dermatitis in patients aged 3 months or more. It suppresses your immunity and associated inflammation, thereby relieving inflammatory conditions. Long-term usage should be avoided and do consult your physician before the start of therapy or in case of any skin reaction. Also, you must consult your physician in case your symptoms do not improve with the medication.

Is Desonate 0.05% Lotion available over the counter drug?

No, it is not an over the counter drug. Therefore, you cannot buy this medicine without a prescription. It is a corticosteroid and it suppresses your immunity and also has numerous metabolic side effects hence is not recommended for a long period. Moreover, you should take this medicine only if prescribed by your doctor.

Can Desonate 0.05% Lotion be used on the face?

Affirmative, Desonate 0.05% Lotion can be applied on the face but with certain precautions. Do not directly apply it on the face. If it is in foam form, dispense it on your hands first and gently massage over the affected areas of the face. It is for external use only. Avoid contact with your eyes or other mucous membranes. Wash your hands after use. Employ this medicine exactly as advised by the doctor. Do consult your physician before the start of therapy.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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