Generic Name - Desonide
Category - Corticosteroid drug.
Indications
Skin ailments
Generic Desowen is indicated for the treatment of the redness, swelling and itching that is associated with a number of skin ailments such as eczema and psoriasis. Desonide (Generic Desowen) acts by constricting the blood vessels of the skin and affects the release of natural chemicals which cause redness and swelling.
Generic for Desowen Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Desowen is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had viral infections of the skin (vaccinia, herpes simplex), tuberculosis and rosacea.
Generic Desowen should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
- Any type of type of infection including measles, tuberculosis, herpes or chickenpox
- large areas of burned or damaged skin
- skin wasting or thinning
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Desowen. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are using any other skin products. Do not apply desonide at the same site as other skin preparations without advice.
Generic for Desowen Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericDesowen
Generic Desowen cream/lotion should be applied two or three times daily depending on the severity of the condition.
Generic for Desowen Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Desowen side Effects include lack of healing of the skin condition, painful, red, pus-filled blisters in hair follicles, severe burning and continued itching of the skin and thinning of the skin with easy bruising.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Desowen.
Generic for Desowen and Pregnancy
Studies do not indicate whether Generic Desowen causes any harm to the fetus. Hence, consult your doctor and seek medical opinion if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Generic for Desowen and Breastfeeding
Use of Generic Desowen while breast feeding is secreted into breast milk in quantities not likely to have a deleterious effect on the infant. Nevertheless, caution should be exercised when Generic Desowen is administered to a nursing woman.
Generic for Desowen and Pediatric
Studies indicate that children may absorb proportionally larger amounts of topical corticosteroids (Generic Desowen) and thus be more susceptible to systemic toxicity. Do talk to your doctor and obtain medical advice.
Generic for Desowen and Geriatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Desowen in geriatric patients have not been established.
Note
The above information about Generic Desowen serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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