Desonide: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring

Facts extracted from current FDA product labeling for Desonide. Educational only — not medical advice.

Labeled uses

Desonide cream USP, 0.05% is a low potency corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses. It should not be used for longer than two weeks unless directed by a physician.

Source: FDA labeling via NIH DailyMed (set c3420815…). Not affiliated with FDA or NIH.

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