Indications & Uses
Desotop is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Desonide gel is for external use only. Apply a thin layer to the affected area twice daily, rubbing it in gently. Treatment should be stopped once the condition is under control, and also discontinued if there is no improvement within 4 weeks. Do not use Desonide gel with occlusive dressings. Pediatric use: Safety and effectiveness in children under 3 months of age have not been established, so use in this age group is not recommended.
Side Effects
Burning, rash, and itching at the application site are the most commonly reported local side effects. Other local reactions have been noted infrequently with topical corticosteroids, including folliculitis, acne-like eruptions, lightening of the skin, perioral dermatitis, secondary infection, thinning of the skin, stretch marks, and miliaria (heat rash). These effects tend to occur more often when the medication is used under occlusive dressings, particularly with higher-potency corticosteroids.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Desotop gel should be used only as directed by the physician. It is meant for external use only, and contact with the eyes should be avoided. It should not be used on the underarm or groin areas of pediatric patients. If irritation develops, Desotop gel should be discontinued and appropriate therapy started. Systemic absorption of topical corticosteroids can produce reversible hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression, with the potential for glucocorticosteroid insufficiency after treatment is stopped. If a favorable response does not occur promptly, use of Desotop gel should be discontinued until the infection has been adequately controlled.
Contraindications
Desonide gel should not be used by anyone who has previously had an allergic reaction to it or to any of its ingredients.