Desotop Gel0.05%
Gel
ACI Limited
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Desotop Gel may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the develo... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Desotop Gel is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.... View More |
| Driving | No interaction found/established |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Desotop Gel is a topical steroid use for treatment of skin conditions with inflammation and itching. It provides relief from swelling, redness, and itch... View More
Uses of Desotop Gel
- Skin conditions with inflammation & itching
Side effects of Desotop Gel
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
- Rash
How to use Desotop Gel
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and ... View More
How Desotop Gel works
Desotop Gel is a mild to moderate strength steroid. It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the sk... View More
- Desotop Gel is used to treat the redness, swelling, itching, and discomfort of various skin conditions.
- It should be applied to the affected areas as a thin film two or three times daily, or as advised by your doctor.
- Don't use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
- Don't cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
- If you think the area of skin you are treating has become infected you should stop using Desotop Gel and consult your doctor.
- Consult your doctor if your skin condition has not improved after four weeks of treatment. Do not use it for more than 4 consecutive weeks at a time.
Indication
Psoriasis, Eczema, Contact dermatitis, Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, Seborrheic dermatitis
Adult Dose
Topical/Cutaneous Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses Adult: Apply sparingly onto the affected areas 2-4 times/day. Discontinue therapy when contro... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to any of the components. Primary infective skin conditions.
Mode of Action
Desonide is a corticosteroid used mainly for its glucocorticoid activity in the treatment of various skin disorders.
Precaution
Caution when using in paed patients. Evaluate periodically for evidence of HPA-axis suppression. In the event of secondary infections use appropriate an... View More
Side Effect
Burning, itching, irritation, scaling, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, contact dermatitis, skin peeling, transient erythema. Skin atrophy, Striae, Acnefor... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy There are no available data on use in pregnant women to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse m... View More
The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not... View More