Desonide

Desonide is a corticosteroid, used topically for its anti-inflammatory properties in various skin disorders.


Adult Dose
Dose: 2 to 3 times
Single Dose: 2.5 (2.5)
Frequency: 24 hourly
Route: Topical
Instructions:
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
Desonide also known as Prednacinolone Acetonide, Prednacinolone Acetonide. . It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Corticosteroid. . The Molecular Weight of Desonide is 416.50.
Contraindications
Desonide is contraindicated in conditions like Fungal infection,Tuberculosis,Herpes simplex.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Desonide, which give rise to further complications include Subcutaneous atrophy, Epidermis atrophy, Dermal collagen atrophy.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Desonide are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Skin dryness, Tightening of skin, Cracking of skin.
Indications
Desonide is primarily indicated in conditions like Dermatitis, Inflammation, Psoriasis.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Desonide was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to patients suffering from Liver Malfunction.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Warnings
Desonide should be applied with caution in case of hypersensitivity to corticosteroids.
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