Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Desonate
  2. Desowen
  3. LoKara
  4. Tridesilon
  5. Verdeso

Canadian Brand Name

  1. Pms-Desonide

Descriptions


Desonide topical is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions (eg, atopic dermatitis). This medicine is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Gel/Jelly
  • Ointment
  • Cream
  • Lotion