Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Desonide Gel

Desonide Gel

Generic namedesonide
Drug classtopical corticosteroid
Formscream, ointment, gel, foam, lotion

Desonide gel is a low-strength (low-potency) steroid medicine that you put on your skin. It is used to calm down red, itchy, swollen skin conditions like eczema and other rashes.

General information, not medical advice

Your prescriber and the leaflet in your pack know your situation. This page does not.

  • Follow your prescriber and the leaflet
  • Don't start, stop, or change a dose on your own
  • Doses and warnings differ by country and product
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