Dosetil Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

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Desonide

Indications/Uses

Relief of inflammatory & pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Apply a thin film to the affected areas bid-tid.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

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Special Precautions

Should not be used w/ occlusive dressings. Reversible hypothalamic-pituitary- adrenal (HPA) axis suppression w/ the potential for glucocorticosteroid insufficiency after w/drawal of treatment. Manifestations of Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia, & glucosuria. Discontinue if irritation or skin infection develops. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Stinging & burning, irritation, contact dermatitis, condition worsened, peeling of skin, itching, intense transient erythema, & dryness/scaliness.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Topical Corticosteroids

ATC Classification

D07AB08 - desonide ; Belongs to the class of moderately potent (group II) corticosteroids. Used in the treatment of dermatological diseases.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Dosetil cream 0.5 mg/g (0.05% w/w)

Packing/Price

15 g x 1's (P506/tube);30 g x 1's (P800/tube);5 g x 1's (P199/tube)

Dosetil

desonide

Manufacturer:

Glenmark

Distributor:

Glenmark