DESONIDE

Desonide Lotion 0.05% contains desonide (Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,11,21-dihydroxy-16,17[(1methylethylidene) bis(oxy)]-,(11β,16α)- a synthetic nonfluorinated corticosteroid for topical dermatologic use. The corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used topically as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents. Chemically, desonide is C 24 H 32 O 6 . It has the following structural formula: Desonide has the molecular weight of 416.51. It is a white to off white odorless powder which is soluble in methanol and practically insoluble in water. Each gram of desonide lotion contains 0.5 mg of desonide in a base of cetyl alcohol, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, edetate disodium, glyceryl stearate/polyethylene glycol, light mineral oil, methylparaben, purified water, propylene glycol, propylparaben, sodium lauryl sulfate, sorbitan monostearate and stearyl alcohol. Contains citric acid monohydrate and sodium hydroxide for pH adjustment. Chemical Structure

Desonide lotion is a low to medium potency corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses.

Desonide lotion should be applied to the affected areas as a thin film two or three times daily depending on the severity of the condition. SHAKE LOTION WELL BEFORE USING. As with other corticosteroids, therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of diagnosis may be necessary. Desonide lotion should not be used with occlusive dressings.

Desonide lotion is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation.

In controlled clinical trials, the total incidence of adverse reactions associated with the use of desonide was approximately 8%. These were: stinging and burning approximately 3%, irritation, contact dermatitis, condition worsened, peeling of skin, itching, intense transient erythema, and dryness/scaliness, each less than 2%. The following additional local adverse reactions have been reported infrequently with other topical corticosteroids, and they may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings, especially with higher potency corticosteroids. These reactions are listed in an approximate decreasing order of occurrence: folliculitis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae, and miliaria.

Storage Conditions Store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING.