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Note: This document contains side effect information about desonide topical. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Desonate.
For the ConsumerApplies to desonide topical: topical application cream, topical application foam, topical application gel/jelly, topical application lotion, topical application ointment
Along with its needed effects, desonide topical (the active ingredient contained in Desonate) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking desonide topical:
Less common
Incidence not known
Some side effects of desonide topical may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Less common
Incidence not known
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to desonide topical: compounding powder, topical cream, topical foam, topical gel, topical kit, topical lotion, topical ointment
GeneralThe most commonly reported side effects were headache, insomnia, impetigo, skin infection, and rash.
EndocrineFrequency not reported: Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression, Cushing's syndrome
HypersensitivityPostmarketing reports: Allergic reaction including facial edema
DermatologicCommon (1% to 10%): Impetigo, skin infection, rash
Frequency not reported: Folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of the skin, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae, miliaria
Postmarketing reports: Pruritus, skin disorder
LocalFrequency not reported: Burning, itching, irritation, dryness
OtherCommon (1% to 10%): Flu syndrome aggravated
Nervous systemCommon (1% to 10%): Headache, insomnia
MetabolicFrequency not reported: Hyperglycemia, glucosuria, latent diabetes mellitus
Medically reviewed by USARx EDITORIAL TEAM Last updated on 1/3/2022.
Source: Drugs.com Desonate (www.drugs.com/desonate.html).
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