DESOWEN CREAM (0.05% DESONIDE) | 10g/0.35oz

Properties and indications:

Desowen cream® (0.05% desonide) is a corticosteroid, which has anti-inflammatory, antiviral and vasoconstrictive properties.

Desonide uses in the treatment of:

• psoriasis;
• eczema;
• eczema from degreasing;
• atopic dermatitis;
• contact dermatitis;
• seborrheic dermatitis;
• hand dermatitis;
• inflammatory and pruritic manifestations;
• allergic reactions.

The composition and release form:

cream for external use 10g/0.35oz

Active ingredient:

desonide - 0.05% w/w in a base of citric acid.

Inactive: emulsifying wax, isopropyl palmitate, polysorbate 60, potassium sorbate, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium hydroxide, sorbic acid, stearic acid, and synthetic beeswax.

Contraindications:

• hypersensitivity to one of the ingredients of the preparation;
• children under 12 years;
• pregnancy and lactation.

Side effects of the preparation

Frequently (about 8% of cases): burning and a slight tingling sensation.

Rarely (in about 2-3% of cases): irritation, contact dermatitis, desquamation, pruritus, erythema.

Properties and indications:

• clean the skin by applying a cleanser;
• applied 2-3 times a day, depending on the severity of the condition, to clean, dry skin, avoiding the eyes and lips;
• after the procedure is required to wash your hands;
• therapeutic effect develops after 2 weeks of treatment. If no improvement is seen within 2-weeks, then necessary to revise the diagnosis your health care provider;
• a second course is possible after consultation with a physician.

Special instructions:

• this preparation can be used only for external use and in accordance with the doctor's instructions;
• do not use occlusive dressings. The treated skin area should not be bandaged or otherwise covered or wrapped as if there is no physician instructions;
• avoid cream contact with eyes and mucous membranes. In case of accidental contact with the preparation on the mucous membranes of the eyes, mouth or nose, rinse thoroughly with warm water;
• may use non-comedogenic cosmetics, but the area where it was applied, should be thoroughly cleaned;
• patients should inform them physician about any signs of local adverse reactions.

Shelf life:

24 months

Storage conditions:

• at temperature no higher than 25 ° C;
• do not freeze;
• stored in the dark and out of reach of children place.