Desoft Information

Desoft is a prescription medicine that is available as a Lotion. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Dermatitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Desoft have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Desoft depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Desoft also has some side effects, the most common being Cough, Pain or discomfort, Chills. Some other side effects of Desoft have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Desoft normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Desoft is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Desoft's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

The section on Desoft contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Desoft have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Desoft is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Desoft Benefits & Uses
Desoft Dosage & How to Take
Desoft Side Effects
Desoft Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Desoft with Other Drugs
Desoft Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Desoft
Desoft Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Desoft Benefits & Uses

Desoft is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Dermatitis

Other Benefits

Allergy
Itching
Eczema (Read More - Natural remedies for eczema)
Psoriasis (Read More - Home remedies for psoriasis)

Desoft Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Lotion Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Lotion Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Lotion Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Desoft Related Warnings

Is the use of Desoft safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Desoft will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Desoft safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Desoft for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Desoft on the Kidneys?

Desoft does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Desoft on the Liver?

Desoft is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Desoft on the Heart?

Desoft is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Desoft with Other Drugs

Desoft should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Mild

Acarbose

Empagliflozin

Insulin Aspart

Desoft Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Desoft unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Infections
Diabetes
Cataract
Glaucoma

Frequently asked Questions about Desoft

Is this Desoft habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Desoft has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Desoft will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Desoft is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Desoft for mental disorders.

No

Desoft Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Desoft

Taking Desoft with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Desoft

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Desoft.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 369-370

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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Desonate® (desonide)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Desowen (desonide)