Desonate®

Desonate® Gel is a low potency topical steroid formulated in a proprietary water-based Hydrogel vehicle. It is the only treatment for mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis, an inflammatory skin disorder, indicated for patients as young as 3 months that offers the benefits of Hydrogel technology.

The most frequent adverse events included headache (2%), application site burning (1%), rash (1%), and pruritus (<1%). Desonate Gel is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components.

If irritation develops, Desonate Gel should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted. Unless directed by the physician, the treated skin area should not be bandaged so as to be occlusive. Systemic absorption of topical corticosteroids, including Desonate Gel, has produced HPA axis suppression for which pediatric patients are more susceptible.

Desonate Gel is not indicated for diaper dermatitis. Please see full prescribing information for Desonate Gel.