Drug Details
Therapeutic Class:
Topical corticosteroids
Forms:
Gel, foam, cream, ointment, lotion
Administration:
By topical administration (application to the skin)
Therapeutic Uses:
To provide relief from inflammatory symptoms of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses (skin conditions)
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Desonide (Desowen) Drug Class
Desonide (des-oh-nide) belongs to a group of medications called topical corticosteroids (these are primarily synthetic steroids or a man-made version of naturally occurring steroids in the body).
Desonide (Desowen) Age Range
Desonide is approved for use in adults and children 3 months of age and older.
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