Drug information on Desowen (Skin) (10gm) (Desonide) from Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. (Croslands)

Medical Condition(s) for which Desowen (Skin) (10gm) may be prescribed

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•  Local: Stinging, burning, irritation, skin inflammation, redness of the skin, condition worsened, peeling of skin, itching and dryness/scaliness.

It should be applied on the affected areas as a thin layer two or three times daily depending on the severity of the condition.

It comes as a lotion, gel, cream and ointment to apply topically.

Hypersensitivity.

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of skin infections, cuts, scrapes, measles, tuberculosis, shingles, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• For external use only; avoid contact with eyes, nose and mouth.

• Avoid excess dosage.

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Serious side effects may occur if too much cream is absorbed through the skin.

Store between 15° and 30° C.