desonide topical

Adult Dosing .

Dosage forms:  OINT: 0.05%; CRM: 0.05%; GEL: 0.05%; LOTION: 0.05%

Special Note

[formulation clarification]

Info: desonide 0.05% ointment = medium/low potency; 0.05% cream, gel, lotion = low potency

[additional info]

Info: search Topical Corticosteroid Potencies for Rx and OTC products classified by potency w/ dosage forms and strengths

dermatoses, steroid-responsive

[cream or ointment form]

Dose: apply bid-qid

[lotion form]

Dose: apply bid-tid; Info: do not use occlusive dressing; lotion = low potency

atopic dermatitis

[gel form]

Dose: apply qd-bid; Info: consider applying 2x/wk after clinical effect achieved for maintenance tx

[ointment, cream, or lotion form (off-label)]

Dose: apply qd-bid; Info: consider applying 2x/wk after clinical effect achieved for maintenance tx

Peds Dosing .

Dosage forms:  OINT: 0.05%; CRM: 0.05%; GEL: 0.05%; LOTION: 0.05%

Special Note

[formulation clarification]

Info: desonide 0.05% ointment = medium/low potency; 0.05% cream, gel, lotion = low potency

[additional info]

Info: search Topical Corticosteroid Potencies for Rx and OTC products classified by potency w/ dosage forms and strengths

atopic dermatitis

[gel form, 3 mo and older]

Dose: apply qd-bid; Info: consider applying 2x/wk after clinical effect achieved for maintenance tx

[ointment, cream, or lotion form (off-label)]

Dose: apply qd-bid; Info: consider applying 2x/wk after clinical effect achieved for maintenance tx