What is Desonate?

Desonate is a corticosteroid. It stops the release of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation. The gel can be used for mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in children aged 3 months and older. The treatment should be continued for as long as is necessary in order to get the results you want.The treatment with desonate gel should not last more than 4 weeks.

Warnings

Follow the instructions on the package or those prescribed by your physician. Use this medication in smaller amounts and for a shorter time than prescribed. The skin can absorb topical steroids, which could cause side effects all over the body. Cover treated areas of skin with bandages or any other type of covering only if your doctor says so. When treating the baby's diaper, avoid using tight-fitting or plastic diapers. If you cover the area of skin treated with desonate, the medicine will be absorbed more quickly. This can lead to side effects. Please follow your doctor's advice. Desonate should not be used on children without the advice of a physician. The skin of children is more likely to absorb a large amount of topical steroids. Long-term steroid use in children can cause side effects or growth delays. If you feel your child's growth isn't normal, talk to your doctor. If your skin condition doesn't improve within 2 weeks, contact your doctor.

Before you take this drug

If you have an allergy to desonide, then desonate gel should be avoided.

Tell your doctor about any of the following to ensure that Desonate will be safe for you:

• Any type of skin infection
• Diabetes;
• A skin reaction after taking steroid medication

Desonide is unknown to cause harm to an unborn child. Inform your doctor that you're pregnant. Breastfeeding may be unsafe while taking this medication. Before beginning treatment for any condition or taking any medicine, always inform yourself and consult a medical expert regarding any potential risks involved. Avoid applying Desonate to areas where the mouth of a baby may be in contact. This medicine should only be administered to an infant under the supervision of a doctor. Children may experience adverse side effects from using this medicine due to increased absorption through their skin.

How to take Desonate?

The gel should be applied twice a day. Read all the instructions on the prescription label. No, do not swallow. Only apply the gel to your skin. If this medication gets into your mouth or eyes, rinse with water. After using Desonate, wash your hands unless the gel is being used to treat your skin. Rub a thin layer on the affected skin and apply it. Applying desonate gel to a large surface of skin is not recommended unless you have been told by your doctor. Cover the area of skin that has been treated only if your doctor says so. The amount of medicine that is absorbed by your skin can be increased if you cover the treated area. This may have harmful side effects. The gel shouldn't be applied to the diaper area, as the plastic or diapers can increase the desonide absorption and have adverse effects. The medicine should only be used for a short time (between 2 and 4 weeks). Dosage instructions should be followed very closely by your doctor. Once your symptoms have been controlled, you should discontinue using the medication.If your symptoms do not improve or worsen, contact a medical provider immediately. Keep the bottle or tube at room temperature, away from heat and moisture. When not in use, keep the tube or bottle tightly closed.

Details on dosage

Usual Adult Dose for Dermatitis:
Rub a thin layer of gel twice daily on the affected area.
Duration of treatment: 4 weeks
Comments:
When control has been achieved, treatment should cease.
If no improvement has been observed after four weeks, it may be necessary to reassess the diagnosis.
This topical medication should not be combined with occlusive dressings.
The usual pediatric dose for atopic dermatitis ()
Three months and older
Rub in a thin layer twice daily of the gel.
Duration of treatment: 4 weeks
Comments:
When control has been achieved, treatment should cease.
If no improvement has been observed after four weeks, it may be necessary to reassess the diagnosis.
This topical medication should not be combined with occlusive dressings.
Treatment for mild-to-moderate atopic skin conditions

What happens if I miss the dose?

If you are close to your next dose, skip the missed one. Never apply two doses at once.

What happens if I overdose?

If anyone accidentally swallows the medicine, seek emergency medical care or contact the Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222.

Desonate is a drug that can cause thinning of the skin or bruising. It may also lead to changes in body weight (especially on your neck, face, waist, and back), an increase in acne, or facial hair.

What should be avoided?

Do not get this medication in your nose, eyes, or mouth. Use desonate gel only after consulting your physician to determine the severity of any skin conditions.

Side effects of Desonate

If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergy to Desonate Gel: itching, difficulty breathing, swelling in your lips, face, throat, or tongue

If you experience:

• Skin condition worsens;
• Redness, heat, swelling, oozing, or severe irritation on any skin treated
• Blurred vision, pain in the eyes, or halos around lights
• High blood sugar: increased thirst, increased urine, dry mouth, and fruity breath smell;
• Signs that you may be absorbing the medicine through your skin include: weight gain, especially in areas such as your face, upper back, and torso; slow wound healing; or thinning skin. Other symptoms are muscle weakness, nausea, or diarrhea.

Children's growth can be affected by steroids. If your child's growth isn't normal while taking this medication, tell your doctor.

Desonate may cause side effects such as:

• The skin may sting or burn after treatment.
• Skin irritation is characterized by redness, itching, or hardening.
• Dry, oily, or scaly skin
• You may experience swelling in your feet or hands.
• Acne, stretch marks;
• Redness around the hair follicles.

There may be other side effects. Call your physician immediately if experiencing side effects; report these to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or use their online portal.

Interaction with other drug

Any medications taken outside the topical application won't interfere with it. Many drugs interact. Inform your health care providers of all the medicines that you take, including prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbs.