Doniz®

Therapeutic Area:

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Generic Name:

Desonide

Dosage Form:

0.05% Cream & Ointment

Drug Dose

Therapeutic Indications:

Doniz® is used for treatment of the redness, swelling and itching that is associated with a number of skin ailments such as eczema and psoriasis.

Mechanism of Action:

It acts by constricting the blood vessels of the skin and affects the release of natural chemicals which cause redness and swelling.

Method of Administration:

Use Desonide as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

Use on your skin only. Keep out of your mouth, nose, and eyes.

Wash your hands before and after use. Do not wash your hands after use if putting this on your hand.

Clean affected part before use. Make sure to dry well.

Put a thin layer on the affected skin and rub in gently.

If you are using under a diaper, change the diaper often. Clean the affected area and allow it to dry. Use the drug with each diaper changed, especially at bedtime.

Children

Children may be more sensitive to the effects of too much corticosteroid medication. Consult your doctor for more details.

Notes

Contraindications:

-Do not use Doniz® if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients of product.

-Do not use Doniz® if you have a viral skin infection (such as cold sores, shingles or chicken pox), a fungal skin infection (such as ringworm, thrush or tinea), or acne or rosacea unless your doctor tells you to. Check with your doctor to make sure you do not have any of these conditions.

-Do not apply to children under 2 years of age.

Interactions:

Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: oral corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone), other topical corticosteroids (e.g., hydrocortisone), drugs that suppress the immune system (e.g., cyclosporine).

Pregnancy and Lactation:

Pregnancy Category C

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using Desonide (topical) while you are pregnant.

Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.

There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Desonide cream or ointment, should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

Many drugs are excreted in human milk; caution should be exercised when Desonide cream or ointment, is administered to a nursing woman.

Warning and Precaution:

Patients using topical corticosteroids should receive the following information and instructions:

  • This medication is to be used as directed by the physician. It is for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes.
  • This medication should not be used for any disorder other than that for which it was prescribed.
  • The treated skin area should not be bandaged or otherwise covered or wrapped so as to be occlusive unless directed by the physician.
  • Patients should report to their physician any signs of local adverse reactions.
  • If swallowed, get medical help.

Adverse Reactions:

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Desonide topical may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

stinging, burning, irritation, peeling, dryness, and redness of the skin, itching, acne, tiny red bumps or rash around the mouth small white or red bumps on the skin change in skin color.

If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Storage:

Store below 30 and protect from light and moisture.