DESONIDE (DESONIDE) Nursing Considerations

What is the generic name?

DESONIDE

What is the Trade Name for DESONIDE?

DESONIDE

What are the Indications for DESONIDE?

• 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Desonide Gel, 0.05% is indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in patients 3 months of age and older. Patients should be instructed to use Desonide Gel, 0.05% for the minimum amount of time as necessary to achieve the desired results because of the potential for Desonide Gel, 0.05% to suppress the hypothalamicpituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. Treatment should not exceed 4 consecutive weeks [see Dosage and Administration ( 2 )]. Desonide Gel, 0.05% is a corticosteroid indicated for the topical treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in patients 3 months of age and older. ( 1 )

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