Desowen Lotion Information

Desowen Lotion is a prescription drug, available for use as Lotion. Dermatitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Desowen Lotion also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

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

The side effects typically associated with Desowen Lotion include Cough, Pain or discomfort, Chills. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Desowen Lotion can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Desowen Lotion are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Desowen Lotion's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Warnings related to Desowen Lotion's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Desowen Lotion contraindications section.

Besides this, Desowen Lotion may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Desowen Lotion is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Desowen Benefits & Uses
Desowen Dosage & How to Take
Desowen Side Effects
Desowen Related Warnings
Desowen Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Desowen
Desowen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Desowen Lotion Benefits & Uses

Desowen Lotion 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)

Desowen Lotion 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

Desowen Lotion Related Warnings

Is the use of Desowen Lotion safe for pregnant women?

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

Unknown
Is the use of Desowen Lotion safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Desowen in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Desowen is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Desowen Lotion on the Kidneys?

Desowen does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Desowen Lotion on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Desowen on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Desowen Lotion on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Desowen for the heart.

Safe

Desowen Lotion Contraindications

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

Allergy
Infections
Diabetes
Cataract
Glaucoma

Frequently asked Questions about Desowen Lotion

Is this Desowen Lotion habit forming or addictive?

Desowen Lotion is not addictive in nature.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Desowen Lotion is safe as it does not bear any side effects.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Desowen Lotion for mental disorders.

No

Desowen Lotion Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Desowen Lotion

It is safe to take Desowen Lotion with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Desowen Lotion

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Desowen Lotion with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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