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Desonide Lotion

Desonide Lotion is used for:

Relieving swelling and itching caused by certain skin conditions.

Desonide Lotion is a topical adrenocortical steroid. The precise way it works is unclear, but it is thought to reduce skin inflammation (redness, swelling, itching, and irritation) by stopping the production of certain chemicals in the body.

Do NOT use Desonide Lotion if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Desonide Lotion

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Desonide Lotion:

Some medical conditions may interact with Desonide Lotion. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have a skin infection, measles, thinning of the skin, tuberculosis (TB), chicken pox, or shingles, a positive TB skin test, or have recently had a vaccination

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Desonide Lotion. Because little, if any, of Desonide Lotion is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.

Ask your health care provider if Desonide Lotion may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Desonide Lotion:

Use Desonide Lotion as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Shake well before each use.
• Apply a small amount of Desonide Lotion to the affected area(s). Gently rub the medicine in until it is evenly distributed.
• Wash your hands immediately after applying Desonide Lotion, unless your hands are part of the treated area.
• Do not cover the treated area(s) with bandages or other dressings unless advised to do so by your health care provider.
• If you miss a dose of Desonide Lotion, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Desonide Lotion.

Important safety information:

• Desonide Lotion is for external use only. Do not get it in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you get it your eyes, flush right away with cool tap water.
• Do NOT use more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
• Do not use Desonide Lotion for other skin conditions at a later time.
• If Desonide Lotion was prescribed to treat the diaper area of a child, avoid using tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants.
• Desonide Lotion should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
• Corticosteroids may affect growth rate in CHILDREN and teenagers in some cases. They may need regular growth checks while they use Desonide Lotion.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Desonide Lotion while you are pregnant. It is not known if Desonide Lotion is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Desonide Lotion, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Desonide Lotion:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Mild, temporary stinging when first applied.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); failure of wounds to heal; itching, burning, redness, or swelling not present before using Desonide Lotion; skin thinning and discoloration.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.

Store Desonide Lotion between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Desonide Lotion out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Desonide Lotion, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Desonide Lotion is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Desonide Lotion. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.