desonide topical

Adult Dosing .

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

Special Note

[strength 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

[apply ointment or cream bid-qid]

Alt: apply lotion bid-tid; Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

atopic dermatitis, mild-moderate

[apply gel qd-bid]

Info: consider applying 2x/wk after clinical effect achieved for maintenance tx; taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

atopic dermatitis

[apply ointment, cream, lotion qd-bid]

Info: consider applying 2x/wk after clinical effect achieved for maintenance tx; taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

psoriasis, plaque

[ointment, cream, or lotion form]

Dose: apply ointment or cream bid-qid for up to 4wk; Alt: apply lotion bid-tid for up to 4wk; Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

[gel form (off-label)]

Dose: apply bid for up to 4wk; Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

Peds Dosing .

Dosage forms:  GEL: 0.05%

Special Note

[strength clarification]

Info: desonide 0.05% gel = low potency

[additional info]

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

atopic dermatitis

[3 mo and older]

Dose: apply qd-bid; Info: consider applying 2x/wk after clinical effect achieved for maintenance tx; taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

psoriasis, plaque (off-label)

[3 mo and older]

Dose: apply bid for up to 4wk; Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use