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Desowen Lotion works by blocking the production of certain chemical substances in the body, which cause allergy and inflammation (swelling and redness). Thereby, Desowen Lotion helps to treat redness, itching, irritation, and inflammation.
Desowen Lotion should not be used for more than four weeks unless prescribed by a doctor. If your condition does not improve despite using Desowen Lotion for four weeks, consult your doctor, he/she may prescribe you an alternate medicine.
Please do not stop using Desowen Lotion on your own. To treat your condition effectually, continue using Desowen Lotion for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while using Desowen Lotion.
Desowen Lotion can be used on the face if prescribed by the doctor. However, do not apply Desowen Lotion directly on the face. Take the required quantity of Desowen Lotion onto your finger and gently massage it onto the affected areas of your face.
Do not use Desowen Lotion after expiry. Expiry refers to the last date that the manufacturer guarantees the full potency and safety of the drug. Check the expiry date from time to time and properly discard Desowen Lotion after expiry.
Alcohol
Caution
It is not known whether Desowen Lotion interacts with alcohol. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Caution
Desowen Lotion is a Pregnancy Category C medicine. There are no adequate studies on the effect of Desowen Lotion on pregnancy. Hence, please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Do not apply Desowen Lotion on the breast or nipple if you are a nursing mother. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will decide whether Desowen Lotion can be used by breastfeeding mothers or not.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Desowen Lotion does not affect driving.
Liver
Caution
Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding usage of Desowen Lotion in patients with liver impairment.
Kidney
Caution
Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding usage of Desowen Lotion in patients with kidney impairment.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Desowen Lotion is safe to use in children if prescribed by the doctor. However, Desowen Lotion should not be used in children below three months.
About Desowen Lotion
Desowen Lotion belongs to the group of medicines known as topical corticosteroids used to treat skin problems such as redness, itching and swelling. It is generally prescribed for mild to moderate atopic dermatitis (eczema), seborrheic dermatitis, and contact dermatitis.
Desowen Lotion contains 'Desonide' that works by blocking the production of certain chemical substances in the body which cause allergy and inflammation (swelling and redness). Thereby, Desowen Lotion helps to treat redness, itching, irritation, and inflammation.
In some cases, Desowen Lotion may cause common side-effects such as skin peeling, dryness, burning sensation, irritation, stinging sensation, itching and redness at the site of application. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Do not use Desowen Lotion for more than 4 weeks unless prescribed by a doctor. Do not use Desowen Lotion if you had a skin reaction or irritation to any steroid medicine. Consult your doctor before using Desowen Lotion if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not apply Desowen Lotion on the chest if you are breastfeeding. Desowen Lotion is not recommended for children below 3 months of age as efficacy and safety have not been established.
Uses of Desowen Lotion
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Desowen Lotion belongs to the group of medicines called corticosteroids. Desowen Lotion is used to treat mild to moderate atopic dermatitis (eczema), seborrheic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, skin rashes, skin irritation and skin inflammation. Desowen Lotion works by blocking the production of certain chemical substances in the body which cause allergy and inflammation (swelling and redness). Thereby, Desowen Lotion helps to treat redness, itching, irritation, and inflammation.
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Hormonal changes were reported if Desowen Lotion is used regularly and at very high doses. It can alter adrenal glands (glands that make hormones) and can cause Cushing’s syndrome. Symptoms include a round puffy face, weight gain, hump on the back, and pink/purple stretch marks on the stomach, tiredness, muscle weakness, and weight loss. Besides this, Desowen Lotion may also cause symptoms of skin irritations like skin rash, itchy skin, swelling, blisters, and irritation. Contact your doctor if you notice these symptoms. Do not use Desowen Lotion if you are allergic to any of its components or any other topical steroids. If your skin condition does not improve even after four weeks consult your doctor. Talk to your doctor if you have heart, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor before using Desowen Lotion if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not apply Desowen Lotion on the breast or nipple if you are breastfeeding. Desowen Lotion is not recommended for children below three months of age as efficacy and safety have not been established.
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